n.
The satellite of Neptune that is third in distance from the planet.
[From Greek Despoina, The Mistress, Arcadian goddess who was the daughter of Poseidon, from despoina, queen, lady, mistress, feminine of despotēs, master.]
Despina
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De·spi·na (də-spē'nə) 
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n.
The satellite of Neptune that is third in distance from the planet.
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Despina, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune.
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