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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.”
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A sea nymph from Greek mythology, and the name given to one of the small moons of Neptune.
"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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Etymology
From Greek Sao, meaning "the rescuer," from the verb "sozo," to save.
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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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