aphrodite

IPA: æfrʌdˈaɪti

Root Word: Aphrodite

(Greek mythology) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea. Her Roman counterpart is Venus.
A female given name from Ancient Greek
(mineralogy) A soft and earthy mineral of a white or yellowish color, and with a waxy lustre, found at Langbanshytta in Sweden. It is a hydrated silicate of magnesia, and resembles meerschaum.

Examples of "aphrodite" in Sentences

Mythology tells of how Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was born from the foam of the sea
Many sailors would pray to Aphrodite for safe passage across the treacherous waters
The painting depicted Aphrodite in all her splendor, captivating all who gazed upon her beauty
Aphrodite was known to bestow her favor upon mortals who showed acts of true love and devotion
The temple dedicated to Aphrodite was a place where couples would go to seek her blessings for a long and prosperous marriage