erato
IPA: ɛrˈɑtoʊ
Root Word: Erato
noun
- (Greek mythology) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
- (astronomy) 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.
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Examples of "erato" in Sentences
- Data links are included in the TESEO or ERATO control systems.
- The genus name is taken from the name of the Greek muse Erato.
- In 1988 Erato Disques decided to make a recording of this program.
- They tend sometime to look similar to the species Heliconius erato .
- They tend sometime to look similar to the species 'Heliconius erato'.
- Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, especially love and erotic poetry.
- It is named after Erato, the Muse of lyric poetry in Greek mythology.
- The group has made over 300 recordings, many on the Erato record label.
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