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Dione

Noun:

1. In Greek mythology, Dione is the mother of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

Example sentence: According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the foam produced when Cronus severed Uranus' genitals and threw them into the sea, where Dione emerged.

2. Astronomy:

a. One of the moons of Saturn, named after the Greek mythological figure Dione.

Example sentence: The Cassini spacecraft discovered several geysers on the surface of Dione, one of Saturn's moons.

3. Botany:

a. A genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as Daknong, found in Vietnam.

Example sentence: The Dione flowers are known for their vibrant colors and are often used in traditional Vietnamese medicine.

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