The fourth largest asteroid, having a diameter of about 430 km (267 mi).
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Proper noun
- (Greek mythology) Ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. Her Roman name is Hygēa/Hygīa or Salus.
- 10 Hygiea, the asteroid.
Origin
From Latin Hygēa, Hygīa, from Ancient Greek Ὑγιεία (Hugieia), Ὑγεία (Hugeia).
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