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Cassini

Cassini (name) means an Italian surname, notably borne by the astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini. Example: “The Cassini spacecraft was named after the astronomer who discovered several of Saturn's moons.”

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An Italian surname, notably borne by the astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini.

"The Cassini spacecraft was named after the astronomer who discovered several of Saturn's moons."

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In plain EnglishAn Italian surname best known from the astronomer and the NASA space probe named after him.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Italian surname Cassini.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for Cassini

mini Trini Rimini bikini Gemini panini Domini Mohini Damini martini Houdini Bellini

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cassini” mean?

The word “Cassini” means an Italian surname, notably borne by the astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini. In plain terms, an Italian surname best known from the astronomer and the NASA space probe named after him.

How do you use “Cassini” in a sentence?

Here is “Cassini” used in a sentence: “The Cassini spacecraft was named after the astronomer who discovered several of Saturn's moons.”

What part of speech is “Cassini”?

“Cassini” is a name.

Where does the word “Cassini” come from?

The word “Cassini” comes from Italian. Borrowed from the Italian surname Cassini.

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