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Enceladus

ehn-SEH-luh-duhs
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Enceladus (name) means an icy moon of Saturn, known for its geysers of water vapor, named after a giant in Greek mythology. Example: “Enceladus shoots plumes of ice into space from its south pole.”

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An icy moon of Saturn, known for its geysers of water vapor, named after a giant in Greek mythology.
"Enceladus shoots plumes of ice into space from its south pole."
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Etymology

Comes from Latin Enceladus, from Ancient Greek Ἐγκέλαδος (Enkélados).

Origin: Latin

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What does “Enceladus” mean?
The word “Enceladus” means an icy moon of Saturn, known for its geysers of water vapor, named after a giant in Greek mythology.
How do you pronounce “Enceladus”?
“Enceladus” is pronounced ehn-SEH-luh-duhs (/ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Enceladus” in a sentence?
Here is “Enceladus” used in a sentence: “Enceladus shoots plumes of ice into space from its south pole.”
What part of speech is “Enceladus”?
“Enceladus” is a name.