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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mercury

/mɜːrˈkjʊəri/ noun · British & US
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What does mercury mean?

noun

The smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, named after the Roman messenger god. It is a rocky, barren world with a highly eccentric orbit.

Example

"The spacecraft successfully entered Mercury's orbit, providing scientists with valuable data about the planet's composition and atmosphere."

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