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Vocabulary Entry
sedna
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A celestial object in the Kuiper belt; specifically a trans-Neptunian object (TNO) named after the Inuit goddess of the sea.
Example Sentences
" astronomers discovered a new object in the Kuiper belt called Sedna."
"The orbit of Sedna is highly eccentric, taking it far from the sun."
"Sedna's reddish color suggests it may be covered in tholins, organic compounds that are formed in the cold outer solar system."
V
verb
To sow or plant seeds (used chiefly in dialects and archaic forms).
Example Sentences
"She sedna the seeds carefully in the garden."
"After the frost, it was time to sedna the new crop."
"In the spring, farmers begin to sedna their fields for the upcoming harvest."
A
adjective
Related to the Inuit goddess Sedna, often used to describe anything associated with her lore.
Example Sentences
"The sedna artifacts showcased the rich mythology of the Inuit culture."
"In the story, the sedna powers of the goddess were invoked for healing."
"The artist created a sedna portrait to honor the deity of the sea."