Vocabulary Entry

vesta

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noun

Vesta is a Roman goddess associated with home and hearth, or it can refer to a celestial body in the asteroid belt.

Example Sentences

"In ancient Roman religion, Vesta was worshipped as the guardian of the household."

"Astronomers recently discovered new information about Vesta, the second-largest asteroid in the asteroid belt."

"The flame of Vesta symbolized the warmth and safety of the home."