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Selene

se·lene

UK/sɪˈliːni/ US/səˈlini/ rare

noun

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(Greek mythology) goddess of the moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna

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Origin

From the Ancient Greek Σελήνη (Selḗnē, proper noun), from σέλας (sélas, “light”).

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