Aristaeus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A minor god of rustic, rural arts such as beekeeping, herding and hunting.
  2. 2135 Aristaeus, a main belt asteroid.

Pronunciation

/æɹɪˈsteɪəs/ /æɹɪˈstiːəs/ /əˈɹiːstɪəs/

Word forms

Aristaeus Aristæus Aristaios Aristeus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Aristaîos, literally “Most Excellent, Most Useful”).

Derived words

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