Diana
Americannoun
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Princess of WalesLady Diana Spencer, 1961–97, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.
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an ancient Roman deity, virgin goddess of the moon and of hunting, and protector of women, identified by the Romans with the Greek Artemis.
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the moon personified as a goddess.
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Also Diane a female given name.
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Greek counterpart: Artemis. the virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon
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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
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The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
For Diana Janna Reyes Núñez, 26, Centro Maria became a lifeline after her mother died.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A beaten semi-finalist in 2024, Andreeva was hugely impressive throughout her 6-1 6-3 victory and will await compatriot Diana Shnaider, the 25th seed, or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw her French Open title hopes vanish as she completely unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet another shock result at this year's tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Diana had a voice toned, to my ear, like the cooing of a dove.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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