‖n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. (Classic Myth.) The Greek goddess of love, corresponding to the Venus of the Romans. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) A large marine annelid, covered with long, lustrous, golden, hairlike setæ; the sea mouse. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Zool.) A beautiful butterfly (Argunnis Aphrodite) of the United States. [ 1913 Webster ]