- 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, the Saturnian
year.
2 . Saturnian
[ n.]
- 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.