Aphrodite

noun

Aph·​ro·​di·​te ˌa-frə-ˈdī-tē How to pronounce Aphrodite (audio)
: the Greek goddess of love and beauty compare venus

Word History

Etymology

Greek Aphroditē

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aphrodite was in 1565

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“Aphrodite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aphrodite. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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