Aurora

English

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Definitions
  • (Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.
  • in regular use since the 19th century.
  • (astronomy) , a main belt asteroid.
  • (naval) the , a cruiser of Soviet Navy.
  • (poetic) the dawn
  • (town in Ontario).
  • (town in Western Cape).
  • (town in Suriname).
  • (province in Philippines).
  • (suburb in Melbourne).
  • (historic district of Turin).
  • (locale in Brazil).
  • (locale in Philippines).
  • (locale in US).
  • (historical) Maewo (island in Vanuatu)
  • (historical) Makatea (island in French Polynesia)

Etymology

Derived from Latin Aurora.

Origin

Latin

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