Cytherea

noun

Cyth·​er·​ea ˌsi-thə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce Cytherea (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kythereia, from Kythēra Cythera, island associated with Aphrodite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cytherea was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cytherea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cytherea. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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