Definitions for cytherean
ˌsɪθ əˈri əncyther·e·an

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1. Cythereanadjective

   Of or pertaining to Cythera, an island now part of Greece, at which the goddess Aphrodite came ashore on a seashell according to Greek mythology. Thus, referring to the goddesses Aphrodite or Venus.

2. Cythereanadjective

   Venereal.

3. Cythereanadjective

   Of or pertaining to the planet Venus; Venusian.

4. Etymology: From Cythera, from Κύθηρα + -an.

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1. Cytherean

   Cytherean is an adjective literally meaning of Cythera (Latin Cytherēa, from the Greek adjective Κυθέρεια Kythereia, from Κύθηρα Kythēra 'Cythera'). Cythera is a small Greek island, southeast of the Peloponnesus, and a legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus). The word Cytherean was first applied to the goddess and later, due to word taboo, to the planet Venus that had been named after the goddess. When planetary scientists began to have a need to discuss Venus in detail, an adjective was needed. Based on the principles of Latin names in English, the regular adjectival form of the name is Venerean (or Venerian, either pronounced ). However, these forms have an unfortunate similarity to the related word venereal, as in venereal disease (related to "Venerean" as martial is to "Martian"), and is not generally used by astronomers. The term Venusian is etymologically messy (similar to saying "Earthian" or "Jupiterian"), and a "cleaner" version was desired. Since Venus has a Greek name, as well as a Roman one, this could be used; however, the adjectival form of Aphrodite, "Aphrodisian" , was felt to be unfortunately similar to "aphrodisiac", again evoking sex rather than astronomy. A compromise was reached. In Greek mythology, the goddess Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, from which she emerged on a sea shell at the island of Cythera, and as such she was sometimes referred to as Cytherēa. The adjective Cytherean was taken from this name and remained popular in scientific literature for some time. Its perhaps forgotten usage in 18th century erotica did not interfere with this choice. The term has since fallen out of common use. Venusian is the form most frequently used, with others, including Venerean appearing from time to time; the term Cytherean is now mostly found in older scientific papers, but some scientists still stick to the "tasteful" naming. In addition, the word "Cytherean" as an adjective referring to Venus is often found in science fiction of the early and mid 20th century.

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1. Cythereanadjective

   pertaining to the goddess Venus

2. Etymology: [L. Cythereus, from Cythera, Gr. , now Cerigo, an island in the gean Sea, celebrated for the worship of Venus.]

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1. Cytherean

   Cytherean is an adjective meaning pertaining to Cythera, a small island now part of Greece, southeast of the Peloponnesus. It is also an adjective meaning pertaining to the planet Venus. When planetary scientists began to have a need to discuss Venus in detail, an adjective was needed. Based on Latin principles, the correct adjectival form of the name would be Venerean. However, this term has an unfortunate similarity to the word venereal as in venereal diseases, and is not generally used by astronomers. The term Venusian is etymologically messy, and a "cleaner" version was desired. It was suggested that since Venus had a Greek name, as well as a Roman one, this should be used; however, the adjectival form of Aphrodite was "aphrodisial", which again was felt to be unfortunately close to "aphrodisiac", again evoking matters not directly pertaining to astronomy. A compromise was reached. In Greek mythology, the goddess Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, from which she emerged on a sea shell at the island of Cythera, and as such was sometimes known as Cytherea. The adjective Cytherean was taken from this name and remained popular in scientific literature for some time.

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1. Cytherean

   sith-e-rē′an, adj. pertaining to Venus. [L. Cythereus—Cythera, an island in the Ægean Sea (now Cerigo), celebrated for the worship of Venus.]

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1. enchytrae

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cytherean in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cytherean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cytherean
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytherean
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cytherean
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cytherean
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cytherean