Sao
Sao (name) means a sea nymph from Greek mythology, and the name given to one of the small moons of Neptune. Example: “Sao is one of Neptune's smaller, irregular moons.”
How to use Sao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA minor mythological figure whose name was later given to a moon of Neptune.
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_____ is one of Neptune's smaller, irregular moons.
Etymology
From Greek Sao, meaning "the rescuer," from the verb "sozo," to save.
Rhymes for Sao
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What does “Sao” mean?
The word “Sao” means a sea nymph from Greek mythology, and the name given to one of the small moons of Neptune. In plain terms, a minor mythological figure whose name was later given to a moon of Neptune.
How do you use “Sao” in a sentence?
Here is “Sao” used in a sentence: “Sao is one of Neptune's smaller, irregular moons.”
What part of speech is “Sao”?
“Sao” is a name.
Where does the word “Sao” come from?
The word “Sao” comes from Greek. From Greek Sao, meaning "the rescuer," from the verb "sozo," to save.
Is “Sao” a common word?
“Sao” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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