Pluto的词源

英文词源

Pluto (n.): Roman god of the underworld, from Latin Pluto, Pluton, from Greek Plouton "god of wealth," literally "wealth, riches," probably originally "overflowing," from PIE *pleu- "to flow" (see pluvial). The alternative Greek name of Hades in his function as the god of wealth (precious metals and gems, coming from beneath the earth, form part of his realm). The planet (since downgraded) was discovered 1930 by C.W. Tombaugh; Minerva also was suggested as a name for it. The cartoon dog first appeared in Walt Disney's "Moose Hunt," released April 1931.

来自拉丁语Pluto,来自希腊语Plouton,财富之神，冥王，来自PIE*pleu,流动，词源同flow,fleet.其词义联系来自地底蕴藏着的黄金珠宝都归冥王掌管。后用于指冥王星。

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1930年由美国天文学家汤博发现的冥王星曾被认为是行星，但2006年被天文界排除出太阳系行星系列，被归入“矮行星”。冥王星以古罗马神话中的冥王普鲁托（Pluto）命名。