neptune
/ˈnɛptun/
noun
- The eighth planet from the sun in our solar system, a large, cold, blue planet with strong winds.
- Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system.
- The blue color of Neptune comes from methane in its atmosphere.
- Scientists have discovered that Neptune has the strongest winds of any planet.
- In Roman mythology, the god of the sea, often shown holding a trident.
- Sailors used to pray to Neptune for safe voyages.
- The statue of Neptune stands in the center of the fountain.
- In ancient Roman stories, Neptune controlled the oceans and caused earthquakes.