a. [ L. Saturnius. ] 1. (Roman Myth.) Of or pertaining to Saturn, whose age or reign, from the mildness and wisdom of his government, is called the golden age. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: Resembling the golden age; distinguished for peacefulness, happiness, contentment. [ 1913 Webster ]

Augustus, born to bring Saturnian times. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Astron.) Of or pertaining to the planet Saturn; as, the Saturnian year. [ 1913 Webster ]

Saturnian verse (Pros.), a meter employed by early Roman satirists, consisting of three iambics and an extra syllable followed by three trochees, as in the line: -- Th&ebreve_; quēen | wăs īn | th&ebreve_; kītch | &ebreve_;n ‖ ēat&ibreve_;ng | brēad ănd | hōn&ebreve_;y. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to Saturnia 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. [ 1913 Webster ]