English

Hygiea astronomical symbol

Hygiea astronomical symbol (alternate)

Alternative forms

• Hygieia

Proper noun

Hygiea

1. (Greek mythology) Ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. Her Roman name is Hygēa/Hygīa or Salus.
2. (astronomy) Short for 10 Hygiea, a main belt asteroid.

Synonyms

• Hygeia (1)
• Hygieia (1)

Related terms

• hygiene
• hygienic

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See also

• Asclepius -- one of Hygieia's father
• Epione -- Hygieia's mother
• Iaso -- one of Hygieia's sisters
• Aceso -- one of Hygieia's sisters
• Aglaea -- one of Hygieia's sisters
• Panacea -- one of Hygieia's sisters
• Meditrina -- one of Hygieia's sisters
• Machaon -- one of Hygieia's brothers
• Podaleirios -- one of Hygieia's brothers
• Telesphoros -- one of Hygieia's brothers
• Aratus -- Hygieia's half-brother