venus
US /ˈviː.nəs/
UK /ˈviː.nəs/
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Venus
the second planet from the Sun, known for its extremely hot and toxic atmosphere and often called Earth's 'sister planet' due to its similar size and mass
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Venus is often called the 'morning star' or 'evening star'.
Venus wordt vaak de 'morgenster' of 'avondster' genoemd.
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The surface of Venus is obscured by thick clouds.
Het oppervlak van Venus is verborgen door dikke wolken.
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Venus, godin van de liefde
the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation, equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite
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The painting depicts the birth of Venus.
Het schilderij toont de geboorte van Venus.
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Ancient Romans worshipped Venus as a symbol of beauty and fertility.
Oude Romeinen aanbaden Venus als een symbool van schoonheid en vruchtbaarheid.