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Venus

|Ve/nus|

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/ˈviːnəs/

beauty and brightness

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Venus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Venus', where it referred to the goddess of love and beauty.

Historical Evolution

'Venus' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its reference to the goddess and the planet.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the goddess of love and beauty, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage, with the addition of referring to the planet.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the second planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its bright appearance in the sky.

Venus is often visible just after sunset or before sunrise.

Synonyms

Noun 2

in Roman mythology, the goddess of love and beauty.

Venus was worshipped as the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Rome.

Synonyms

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