ceres

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to the Roman goddess of agriculture, counterpart of the Greek Demeter, and also the name of the largest asteroid and the first discovered.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname der römischen Göttin des Ackerbaus, Entsprechung der griechischen Demeter; außerdem der Name des größten Asteroiden und ersten entdeckten sowie eines Zwergplaneten.

1. Roman goddess of agriculture B2 formal

   In Roman mythology, the goddess who presides over agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships.

   • The temple of Ceres was a central place of worship in ancient Rome.
   • Farmers would pray to Ceres for a bountiful harvest.
   • The festival of Cerealia was held annually in honor of Ceres.

   🇩🇪Ceres

   Synonyme: demeter

2. Dwarf planet in the asteroid belt B2 formal scientific

   The largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, classified as a dwarf planet.

   • Ceres was the first asteroid discovered, in 1801.
   • The Dawn spacecraft provided detailed images of Ceres.
   • Scientists believe Ceres may contain a subsurface ocean.

   🇩🇪Zwergplanet im Asteroidengürtel

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• cereres' possessive plural form
• ceres's possessive singular form