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Venus
VEE-nuhs
Venus (name) means the second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, named for the Roman goddess of love. Example: “Venus is often visible in the night sky as the "evening star.”
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The second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, named for the Roman goddess of love.
"Venus is often visible in the night sky as the "evening star.""
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In Roman mythology, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
"Artists have painted Venus rising from the sea for centuries."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Venuses, Veneres
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Etymology
Came from the translingual Venus ("a genus of clams"), which itself came from Latin.
Rhymes for Venus
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What does “Venus” mean?
The word “Venus” means the second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, named for the Roman goddess of love.
How do you pronounce “Venus”?
“Venus” is pronounced VEE-nuhs (/ˈvinəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Venus” in a sentence?
Here is “Venus” used in a sentence: “Venus is often visible in the night sky as the "evening star.".”
What part of speech is “Venus”?
“Venus” is a name.
Is “Venus” a common word?
“Venus” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Venus” have?
“Venus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, named for the Roman goddess of love.
What is the difference between Venus the planet and Venus the goddess?
Venus the planet is the second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, named after Venus the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Roman mythology. The planet was named for the goddess because of its brightness and beauty in the night sky.
Why is Venus called the 'evening star' or 'morning star'?
Venus is often visible shortly after sunset or before sunrise, appearing as one of the brightest objects in the sky, which is why it has historically been nicknamed the 'evening star' or 'morning star,' even though it is a planet, not a star.
Is Venus capitalized?
Yes, Venus is capitalized both as the name of the planet and as the name of the Roman goddess, since both are proper nouns.
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