Juno

[joo-noh]

noun

plural

Junos 

1. the ancient Roman queen of heaven, a daughter of Saturn and the wife and sister of Jupiter: the protector of women and marriage.

2. Astronomy.,  the fourth largest and one of the four brightest asteroids.

3. a woman of regal appearance or bearing.

4. Military.,  the code name for a beach on France's Normandy coast, attacked by Canadian forces as part of the Allies' D-day invasion on June 6, 1944.

5. a female given name.

Juno

¹

/ ˈdʒuːnəʊ /

noun

1. Greek counterpart: Hera. (in Roman tradition) the queen of the Olympian gods

2. a woman of stately bearing and regal beauty

Juno

²

/ ˈdʒuːnəʊ /

noun

1. astronomy the fourth largest known asteroid (approximate diameter 240 kilometres) and one of the four brightest

Juno

³

noun

1. an award given for achievements in the Canadian music industry

Juno

1. An asteroid having a diameter of about 240 km (149 mi). It was the third to be discovered, in 1804.

2. See more at asteroid

Juno

1. The Roman name of Hera, the Greek and Roman goddess who protected marriage. Juno was the wife of Jupiter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Juno¹

C20: originally after Pierre Juneau (1922–2012) Canadian broadcaster

Example Sentences

Caring for Juno required Ms Davies to give up her career as a building surveyor, where she specialised in designing home adaptations for families with disabled children.

From BBC

Before his apparent demise, David and Juno had been heading down separate paths regarding their company — he more high-minded, she more mercenary.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s so many more moments than the ‘Juno’ positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on.

From Los Angeles Times

Holding some treats, he added: "Juno is always ready for treats – that is probably why she won. We would love to come back next year."

From BBC

There is one caveat - Elliot Page was nominated for Juno in 2008, but that was more than a decade before the actor transitioned.

From BBC

When To Use

What is a Juno?

A Juno is a Canadian music industry award presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). The event at which these awards are presented is called the Juno Awards, or the Junos for short.Much like the Grammy Awards in the U.S., the Junos are considered the premiere event of the Canadian music industry. Junos are awarded in dozens of categories. The first event called the Juno Awards was held in 1971. They are named in honor of Pierre Juneau, a Canadian broadcaster.(CARAS officially spells the name in all capitals, as in the JUNO Awards or the JUNOS.)