Hygiea

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Modern astrological symbol ⟨⯚⟩
Obsolete astronomical symbol ⟨⚕⟩
Original astronomical symbol ⟨🝹⟩

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Etymology

From Latin Hygēa, Hygīa, from Ancient Greek Ὑγίεια (Hugíeia), Ὑγεία (Hugeía).

Proper noun

Hygiea

  1. (Greek mythology) Ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. Her Roman name is Hygēa/Hygīa or Salus.
  2. (astronomy) the tenth asteroid discovered, and fourth largest, (10) Hygiea.

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