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Definition of: saturnine
(sat′ər·nīn) adjective
1. Having a grave, gloomy, or morose disposition or character; heavy; dull.
2. In old chemistry, pertaining to lead.
3. Pathol. Pertaining to or produced by lead. [<OF saturnin of Saturn, of lead, heavy <Med. L Saturnus lead, Saturn <L, Saturn]
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