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saturnian

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Sa⋅tur⋅ni⋅an

[suh-tur-nee-uhn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the planet Saturn.
2. of or pertaining to the god Saturn, whose reign is referred to as the “golden age.”
3. prosperous, happy, or peaceful: Saturnian days.

Origin:
1550–60; < L Sāturni(us) of Saturn + -an
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Sa·tur·ni·an   (sā-tûr'nē-ən, sə-)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to the planet Saturn or to its supposed astrological influence.

  2. Archaic Of or relating to the god Saturn or his reign.

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