English Explanatory Dictionary

Astraeus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Greek god of the dusk. Husband of Eos (goddess of the dawn), and father of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets").
  2. The dusk.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɹiːəs/

Word forms

Astraeus

Etymology

Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖος (Astraîos), in turn from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

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