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Janus
JAY-nuhs
Janus (name) means the Roman god of doorways, gateways, and transitions, depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions; also a moon of Saturn. Example: “The month of January is named after the god Janus.”
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The Roman god of doorways, gateways, and transitions, depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions; also a moon of Saturn.
"The month of January is named after the god Janus."
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Etymology
From Latin Iānus, the Roman god of doors and beginnings.
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What does “Janus” mean?
The word “Janus” means the Roman god of doorways, gateways, and transitions, depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions; also a moon of Saturn.
How do you pronounce “Janus”?
“Janus” is pronounced JAY-nuhs (/ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Janus” in a sentence?
Here is “Janus” used in a sentence: “The month of January is named after the god Janus.”
What part of speech is “Janus”?
“Janus” is a name.
Where does the word “Janus” come from?
The word “Janus” comes from Latin. From Latin Iānus, the Roman god of doors and beginnings.
