Mercury
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Etymology [edit]
From Latin Mercurius.
Pronunciation [edit]
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Proper noun [edit]
Mercury
- (Roman mythology) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger. He wore winged sandals. Mercury corresponded to the Greek god Hermes.
- (astronomy) The planet in the solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
Translations [edit]
Roman god
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planet
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See also [edit]
- (planets of the Solar System) planets of the Solar System; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (Category: en:Planets)
Mercury (planet) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Mercury (planet)
Mercury (mythology) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Mercury (mythology)