Index of English words, starting with "sa"

(1) - Saturn (n.) The metal lead.
(2) - Saturn (n.) One of the planets of the solar system, next in magnitude to Jupiter, but more remote from the sun. Its diameter is seventy thousand miles, its mean distance from the sun nearly eight hundred and eighty millions of miles, and its year, or periodical revolution round the sun, nearly twenty-nine years and a half. It is surrounded by a remarkable system of rings, and has eight satellites.
(3) - Saturn (n.) One of the elder and principal deities, the son of Coelus and Terra (Heaven and Earth), and the father of Jupiter. The corresponding Greek divinity was Kro`nos, later CHro`nos, Time.

(1) - Saturnian (n.) Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to Saturnia and allied genera. The luna moth, polyphemus, and promethea, are examples. They belong to the Silkworn family, and some are raised for their silk. See Polyphemus.
(2) - Saturnian (a.) Of or pertaining to the planet Saturn; as, the Saturnian year.
(3) - Saturnian (a.) Hence: Resembling the golden age; distinguished for peacefulness, happiness, contentment.
(4) - Saturnian (a.) Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age.

(1) - Saturnine (a.) Of or pertaining to lead; characterized by, or resembling, lead, which was formerly called Saturn.
(2) - Saturnine (a.) Heavy; grave; gloomy; dull; -- the opposite of mercurial; as, a saturnine person or temper.
(3) - Saturnine (a.) Born under, or influenced by, the planet Saturn.