Mercury

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Mercury astronomical symbol

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From Latin Mercurius.

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Mercury

  1. (Roman mythology) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger. He wore winged sandals. Mercury corresponded to the Greek god Hermes.
  2. (astronomy) The planet in the solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by .

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