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Pluto
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pluˈtɐ̃w/Plu·tão
Definitions
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A dwarf planet in the Solar System, formerly classified as the ninth planet, located beyond Neptune.
Usage examples
“Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.”
“The New Horizons probe provided close-up images of Pluto.”
Common combinations
dwarf planet PlutoPluto's orbitmoons of Pluto
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In Roman mythology, the god of the underworld and the dead, equivalent to the Greek Hades.
Usage examples
“Pluto ruled the underworld in Roman mythology.”
“Sacrifices were made to Pluto.”