Venus (Noun)
Meaning 1
Type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams with thick oval shells.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Venus shells are prized for their delicate flavor and firm texture in many cuisines around the world.
- The Venus clam is a popular ingredient in Italian and Spanish seafood dishes.
- In some parts of Asia, the Venus clam is considered a delicacy and is often served raw.
- Venus clams are commonly found in shallow waters and are harvested for food and their shells.
- The Venus genus includes over 100 species of clams, many of which are edible and highly valued.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'; "before it was known that they were the same object the evening star was called Venus and the morning star was called Lucifer".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 3
Goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.