Pluto

Meaning of the word

Pluto is the name of a dwarf planet in the solar system, located beyond the orbit of Neptune. It can also refer to the Roman God of the underworld.

Origin of the word

The word “Pluto” originates in the ancient Greek “ploutōn”, which means “wealth” or “riches”. The name was chosen for the dwarf planet in reference to the Roman god of the underworld, which was associated with mineral wealth.

Word adverbs

– Plutonically
– Plutonianly

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Hades
– dis
– Orcus
– Pluto (Roman God)

Word Definitions

1. (astronomy) dwarf planet of the solar system, located beyond the orbit of Neptune.
2. (Mythology) Roman God of the Underworld.

Phrases that the word applies

– “Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.”
– “In Roman mythology, Pluto was the ruler of the underworld.”

Examples of the word in text

– “Scientists study Pluto’s characteristics through images sent by the space probe.”
– “Pluto was often associated with mineral wealth due to its name.”

Rhymes with the word

– Saturn
– Neptune
– Jupiter
– Mars

Anagrams with the word

– No anagram found for the word “Pluto”.