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Venus

noun Ve·nus \ˈvē-nəs\

: the planet that is second in order from the sun

Full Definition of VENUS

: the Roman goddess of love and beauty — compare aphrodite

: the planet second in order from the sun — see planet table

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Middle English, from Latin Vener-, Venus

First Known Use: before 12th century

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noun Ve·nus \ˈvē-nəs\

: the planet that is second in order of distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 7,500 miles (12,100 kilometers)

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