Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word AURORA
AURORA
Definitions of AURORA
- An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
- (Roman god) Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos. Sister of Luna and Sol.
- A female given name from Latin, in regular use since the 19th century.
- (astronomy) 94 Aurora, a main belt asteroid.
- (naval) the Russian cruiser Aurora, a cruiser of Soviet Navy.
- (poetic) the dawn
- A town in Ontario, Canada ; named for the goddess.
- A town in Western Cape, South Africa ; named for the goddess.
- A town in Suriname.
- A province in Philippines ; named for First Lady Aurora Quezon.
- A suburb in Melbourne, Australia.
- A historic district of in Turin, Italy.
- A locale in Brazil.
- A locale in Philippines.
- A locale in US:
- (historical) A island in Vanuatu
- (historical) A island in French Polynesia
Number of letters
6
Is palindrome
No
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