Dione
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. a Titan and a consort of Zeus.
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Astronomy. a moon of the planet Saturn.
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A closely related species, Dione juno, survived only 14 days, creating a 25-fold difference in maximum lifespan.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
Dione Frost, organiser of the event in the small market town in West Yorkshire, says it's the biggest yet.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The school district on Monday reassigned principal James Cecil, assistant principal Kenneth May, athletic director Dione Hester and information management technician Jessica Norton to non-school sites pending the outcome of the investigation.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
“It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved Elise Dione Finch Henriques,” CBS wrote in its report on her death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
“Help!” said Wayne faintly, looking from Dione to Chlorippe, from Chlorippe to Philodice, from Philodice to Aphrodite.
From Iole by Arthur C. Becker
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