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Juno
JOO-noh
Juno (noun) means In Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to the Greek Hera. Example: “The temple was dedicated to Juno, protector of Roman women.”
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In Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to the Greek Hera.
"The temple was dedicated to Juno, protector of Roman women."
How to use Juno
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Roman queen of the gods, wife of Jupiter.
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Etymology
From Latin Iuno, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly linked to words meaning "vital force" or "youthful."
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What does “Juno” mean?
The word “Juno” means in Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to the Greek Hera. In plain terms, the Roman queen of the gods, wife of Jupiter.
How do you pronounce “Juno”?
“Juno” is pronounced JOO-noh (/ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Juno” in a sentence?
Here is “Juno” used in a sentence: “The temple was dedicated to Juno, protector of Roman women.”
What part of speech is “Juno”?
“Juno” is a noun.
Where does the word “Juno” come from?
The word “Juno” comes from Latin. From Latin Iuno, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly linked to words meaning "vital force" or "youthful.".
Is “Juno” a common word?
“Juno” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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