"aphrodite" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈæ.fɹəʊ.daɪt/ Forms: afrodite [alternative]
Etymology: From stem of Ancient Greek ἀφρός (aphrós, “sea foam, froth”) (for its supposed resemblance) + -ite. This coining matches not only the name of the goddess, but also the popular folk etymology for her by the Ancient Greeks. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀφρός||sea foam, froth}} Ancient Greek ἀφρός (aphrós, “sea foam, froth”), {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aphrodite (uncountable)
  1. (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. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: stevensite Hypernyms: smectite, pimelite

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