noun

• (Greek mythology) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.
• (astronomy) 399 Persephone, a main belt asteroid.
• (rare) A female given name from Ancient Greek.
• (science fiction) The tenth planet, orbiting beyond Pluto.