selene

• Имя собственное, относящееся к греческой богине Луны, отождествляемой с римской богиней Луной, а также род рыб семейства ставридовых.

A proper noun referring to the Greek goddess of the Moon, identified with the Roman goddess Luna, and also a genus of fish in the family Carangidae.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Greek moon goddessB2formal

   In Greek mythology, the goddess of the moon, often depicted driving a chariot across the night sky. She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister to Helios (the sun) and Eos (the dawn).

   Греческая богиня луны

   • Selene was said to visit the sleeping Endymion every night.
   • Ancient poets described Selene as a beautiful goddess with a crescent crown.
   • The Romans identified Selene with their goddess Luna.

2. Genus of fishC1formalscientific

   A genus of marine fish in the family Carangidae, commonly known as moonfish or lookdowns, characterized by their deep, compressed bodies and metallic appearance.

   Род рыб

   • The Selene genus includes species like the Atlantic moonfish.
   • Selene fish are known for their distinctive high foreheads.
   • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Selene species.

   Synonymslookdownmoonfish