ceres

• Nom propre désignant la déesse romaine de l'agriculture, équivalente à la Déméter grecque, ainsi que le plus grand astéroïde jamais découvert.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Roman goddess of agricultureB2formal

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

   Cérès, déesse romaine de l'agriculture

   • 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.

   Synonymesdemeter

2. Dwarf planet in the asteroid beltB2formalscientific

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

   Cérès (planète naine)

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