Pan

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Greek god) Greek god of nature, often visualized as half goat and half man playing pipes. His Roman counterpart is Faunus.
  • (astronomy) A moon of the planet Saturn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Pan derived from Latin Pan derived from Ancient Greek Πάν.

Origin

Ancient Greek

Πάν

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