Janus
Janus definition
Ja·nus (jā′nəs)
noun
- Rom. Myth. the god who is guardian of portals and patron of beginnings and endings: he is shown as having two faces, one in front, the other at the back of his head
- a small satellite of Saturn
Etymology: L, lit., gate, arched passageway < IE base *yă-, var. of *ei-, to go > year
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