Diana

[ dahy-an-uh ]

/ daɪˈæn ə /

noun

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

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

the moon personified as a goddess.

Also Di·ane

[dahy-an] /daɪˈæn/. a female given name.

Examples from the Web for diana

In the next breath, however, he is decrying the press misinterpretation of his Diana script.
Harry’s Daddy, and Diana’s ‘Murder’: Royal Rumors In a New Play|Tom Sykes|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The grandson of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, Nicholas Vreeland was poised for a decadent life in high-society.
From Fashion Player to Photographer Monk|Nina Strochlic|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Diana Showman, 19, had come out of her house, ignored demands to put down the weapon, and was shot once.
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He declined to give his name and handed me off to his companion, Diana Castillo, a middle-aged woman who told me she was 35.
Rand Paul’s Fans Hate His ISIS Plan|Olivia Nuzzi|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When Diana told a television interviewer that “there are three people in this marriage” her pain was obvious.
Imagining Prince Charles as King Makes All of Britain Wish They Could Leave Like Scotland|Clive Irving|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Diana and her mother then began putting things to rights, as had been arranged.
The Prairie Flower|Gustave Aimard
That leaves him open to appreciate the charms of Diana Von Taer, does it not?
Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society|Edith Van Dyne
Next is Pygela, a small town, containing a temple of Diana Munychia.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
Henry donated the windows and he had Diana of Poitiers pictured among the righteous souls in the fifth seal of the Apocalypse.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
Probably Anne and Diana did empty out their souls to each other that night, but no record of their confidences has been preserved.
Anne Of The Island|Lucy Maud Montgomery

British Dictionary definitions for diana

Diana

/ (daɪˈænə) /

noun

the virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moonGreek counterpart: Artemis

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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Culture definitions for diana

Diana

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

Diana

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