What is another word for Dione?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪˈə͡ʊni] (IPA)

Dione is a female name of Greek origin meaning "goddess". Some synonyms for Dione include Deione, Dionette, Dionis, and Dionisia. These names are based on the same root meaning as Dione and have a similar sound and origin. Dione is also a moon of Saturn, and some other synonyms for the celestial body include Saturn IV, S/1980 S6, and Helene B. As a character in Greek mythology, Dione was the mother of Aphrodite, so names associated with love and beauty could also be considered synonyms for Dione, such as Venus or Adonis.

What are the hypernyms for Dione?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dione

She herself, and-she pointed to the others-her oldest son's wife, and her own daughter, Dione, would be ready to render her any service.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
His two strong, taciturn brothers, with their wives and children, his father Pyrrhus, his wife and their youngest child, a daughter, Dione, a few dogs, cats, and chickens, composed the population of the Serpent Island.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
The wife of Pyrrhus-"mother," as they all called her-had proved to be a skilful nurse, and her daughters-in-law and young Dione were faithful and nimble assistants.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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