vesta


ves·ta

noun \ˈves-tə\

Definition of VESTA

1
capitalized : the Roman goddess of the hearth — compare hestia
2
: a short match with a shank of wax-coated threads; also : a short wooden match

Origin of VESTA

Latin Vesta
First Known Use: 14th century

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