Ceres
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Name — The Roman goddess of agriculture, and also the name of the largest object in the asteroid belt, classified as a dwarf planet.
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Etymology
From Latin Cerēs, goddess of the harvest, from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "to grow, to nourish."
Full origin of Ceres →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ceres” mean?
The word “Ceres” means the Roman goddess of agriculture, and also the name of the largest object in the asteroid belt, classified as a dwarf planet.
How do you pronounce “Ceres”?
“Ceres” is pronounced SEER-reez (/ˈsɪəɹiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ceres” in a sentence?
Here is “Ceres” used in a sentence: “Ceres was the Roman goddess who gave her name to the word "cereal.".”
What part of speech is “Ceres”?
“Ceres” is a name.
Where does the word “Ceres” come from?
The word “Ceres” comes from Latin. From Latin Cerēs, goddess of the harvest, from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "to grow, to nourish.".
