Meaning Of The Word Janus

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Janus in American English
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
noun: an ancient Roman god of doorways, of beginnings, and of the rising and setting of the sun, usually represented as having one head with two bearded faces back to back, looking in opposite directions

Janus in British English 1
noun: the Roman god of doorways, passages, and bridges. In art he is depicted with two heads facing opposite ways

Janus in British English 2
noun: a small inner satellite of Saturn

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