SATURNINE

PRONUNCIATION: (SAT-uhr-nyn)

MEANING: adjective
1. Sluggish.
2. Gloomy.
3. Cold.

ETYMOLOGY: From Latin Saturninus (of Saturn). From the ancient belief in astrology that those born under the planet Saturn’s supposed influence had its characteristics. Since Saturn was the farthest known planet at the time, it was believed to be the slowest and coldest. The planet received its name after the Roman god of agriculture. Earliest documented use: 1433.

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SATIRNINE - SNL is going to move a few hours earlier

SATURNIZE - associate with brethren over the weekend (the night before we would have said "fraternize")

SAMURNINE - two more have joined the Magnificent Seven