I. -nēən, -nyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: n sense 1, from Medieval Latin urani us heavenly, celestial (from Greek ouranios ) + English -an; in sense 2, from Latin Urania (from Greek Ourania, one of the muses, from feminine of ouranios ) + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or concerned with the heavens : heavenly , celestial
2.
a. : relating or dedicated to Urania, the muse of astronomy
b. : of or relating to the science of astronomy : astronomical
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Uranus, seventh planet from the sun + English -an — more at uranium
: of or relating to the planet Uranus
III. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a hypothetical inhabitant or native of the planet Uranus
IV. adjective or noun
Etymology: Urania, the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite + English -an
: homosexual