juno
/'dʤu:nou/
Definition
Noun: 1. The queen of the gods in Roman mythology: Juno is the chief goddess, the wife and sister of Jupiter, and the protector of marriage, women, and childbirth. She is the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Hera. 2. (Archaic/literary) A stately, beautiful, or majestic woman: Used as an epithet to describe a woman of imposing beauty or dignity.
Usage Examples
- In Roman mythology, Juno was worshipped as the guardian of the state and its finances.
- The temple of Juno Moneta on the Capitoline Hill also served as the ancient Roman mint.
- She carried herself with the regal bearing of a Juno, commanding the attention of the entire room.
Advanced Usage
- "Junoesque" (adjective): Describing a woman who is tall, stately, and shapely, with a mature and imposing beauty reminiscent of the goddess.
- The actress had a Junoesque figure that made her perfect for classical roles.
Variants and Related Words
- Junoesque (adj): Possessing the dignified beauty and imposing stature associated with the goddess Juno.
- Jovial (adj): Interestingly, while "Jovial" relates to Jupiter (Jove), Juno's husband, it describes a cheerful and good-humored mood, a trait not typically associated with the often-jealous Juno.
Synonyms
- Hera (Greek counterpart)
- Queen of Heaven (epithet)
- Matron (in the sense of a dignified married woman)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- None directly from the name "Juno": The primary cultural and linguistic legacy is through the adjective "Junoesque." Common idioms are associated with her Greek counterpart, Hera (e.g., "the wrath of Hera").
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(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
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