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English word origin

Etymology of Titan

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Τιτάν (Titán).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods. · Another name for Helios, a personification of the Sun. · A moon in Saturn, Solar System. The largest moon of the planet Saturn.

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek Τιτάν (Titán).

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