Uranie (en. Urania)

/yʁani/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A goddess from Greek mythology, daughter of Uranus and wife of Apollo.
In mythology, Urania is often depicted with a celestial globe.
Dans la mythologie, Uranie est souvent représentée avec un globe céleste.
A woman of remarkable intelligence, often associated with astronomy.
She is known as a uranie, passionate about stars and planets.
Elle est connue comme une uranie, passionnée par les étoiles et les planètes.
A woman regarded as knowledgeable in the scientific field.
Uranies have played a crucial role in the evolution of sciences.
Les uranies ont joué un rôle crucial dans l'évolution des sciences.

Etymology

From Greek 'Ourania', meaning 'celestial'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be a uranie
To be very intelligent or passionate about sciences.
Être une uranie
Uranian sky
A starry sky, refers to the beauty and vastness of the cosmos.
Ciel uranien
Uranian stars
Stars admired or studied by astronomers.
Étoiles uraniennes

Related Words

astronomy
The science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.
astronomie
cosmos
The universe considered as a whole, as an ordered system.
cosmos
mythology
The collection of stories and beliefs concerning gods and myths.
mythologie

Slang Meanings

A person highly passionate about astronomy.
She is a true uranie, always talking about stars.
Elle est une vraie uranie, toujours à parler des étoiles.
A woman with great scientific curiosity.
This uranie never misses a lecture on space.
Cette uranie ne rate aucune conférence sur l'espace.