Selene

noun

Se·​le·​ne sə-ˈlē-nē How to pronounce Selene (audio)
: the Greek goddess of the moon

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Selene was in 1845

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“Selene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Selene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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