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Aphrodite

Pronunciation: /ˌafrəˈdʌɪti/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Aphrodite
  • the goddess of beauty, fertility, and sexual love. She is variously described as the daughter of Zeus and Dione, or as being born from the sea. Roman equivalent Venus.

Origin:

Greek, literally 'foam-born', from aphros 'foam'

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