noun
- The Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest.
- A dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Usage: Capitalized; refers to classical mythology
Usage: Capitalized; astronomy term
Examples
- In Roman mythology, Ceres was worshipped as the protector of crops and fertility.
- The ancient Romans celebrated Cerealia, a festival dedicated to Ceres.
- Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt.
- Astronomers discovered water ice on the surface of Ceres.
- The word 'cereal' comes from the name of the goddess Ceres.