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Aphrodite
af-ruh-DEYE-tee
Aphrodite (name) means In Greek mythology, the goddess of love and beauty. Example: “Aphrodite was said to have risen from the sea foam.”
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In Greek mythology, the goddess of love and beauty.
"Aphrodite was said to have risen from the sea foam."
"The statue in the museum depicts Aphrodite in classical style."
How to use Aphrodite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek goddess of love and beauty, equivalent to the Roman Venus.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Aphrodite, a name of uncertain but possibly non-Greek origin, later associated with aphros ("sea foam") in folk etymology.
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What does “Aphrodite” mean?
The word “Aphrodite” means in Greek mythology, the goddess of love and beauty. In plain terms, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, equivalent to the Roman Venus.
How do you pronounce “Aphrodite”?
“Aphrodite” is pronounced af-ruh-DEYE-tee (/æfɹəˈdaɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aphrodite” in a sentence?
Here is “Aphrodite” used in a sentence: “Aphrodite was said to have risen from the sea foam.”
What part of speech is “Aphrodite”?
“Aphrodite” is a name.
Where does the word “Aphrodite” come from?
The word “Aphrodite” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Aphrodite, a name of uncertain but possibly non-Greek origin, later associated with aphros ("sea foam") in folk etymology.
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