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Diana

[dahy-an-uh]

noun

  1. Princess of WalesLady Diana Spencer, 1961–97, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.

  2. an ancient Roman deity, virgin goddess of the moon and of hunting, and protector of women, identified by the Romans with the Greek Artemis.

  3. the moon personified as a goddess.

  4. Also Diane a female given name.



Diana

/ daɪˈænə /

noun

  1. Greek counterpart: Artemisthe virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon

  2. title Diana, Princess of Wales, original name Lady Diana Frances Spencer . 1961–97, she married Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981; they were divorced in 1996: died in a car crash

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Diana

  1. The Roman name of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.

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Diana Ross made an auspicious feature acting debut in this sprawling biopic about the hardships and triumphs of celebrated jazz singer Billie Holiday.

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Robin Garbutt was found guilty in 2011 of murdering his wife Diana at their North Yorkshire home after a trial which included evidence from the flawed computer system.

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Diana Loginova, lead singer of pop band Stoptime, had been performing songs by groups known for their opposition to the war in Ukraine.

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Diana Baig's dismissal of Tammy Beaumont jagged back off the seam, the opener playing an extravagent leave only to see the ball clatter into her off stump.

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Tammy Beaumont was the first to fall, bowled after leaving a superb delivery from Diana Baig which nipped back sharply.

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