Apollo
|A-pol-lo|
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/əˈpɑːloʊ/
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/əˈpɒləʊ/
Sun god, space missions
Etymology
'Apollo' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Apollōn', where 'Apollōn' was the name of the god.
'Apollōn' transformed into the Latin word 'Apollo', and eventually became the modern English word 'Apollo'.
Initially, it referred to the god of the sun and arts, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo is the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy.
Apollo was often depicted with a lyre, symbolizing his association with music.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a series of space missions conducted by NASA aimed at landing humans on the Moon and bringing them safely back to Earth.
The Apollo 11 mission was the first to land humans on the Moon.
Last updated: 2025/06/12 07:50