saturnian

• ⇰ Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the >golden age >.
• ⇰ Hence: Resembling the golden age; distinguished for peacefulness, happiness, contentment.
• ⇰ Of or pertaining to the planet Saturn; <as>as, the <ex>Saturnian</ex> year</as>.

• ⇰ Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to <gen>Saturnia</gen> and allied genera. The luna moth, polyphemus, and promethea, are examples. They belong to the Silkworn family, and some are raised for their silk. See Polyphemus>.