aphrodite

== English == === Alternative forms === afrodite === Etymology === From stem of Ancient Greek ἀφρός (aphrós, “sea foam, froth”) (for its supposed resemblance) +‎ -ite. This coining matches not only the name of the goddess, but also the popular folk etymology for her by the Ancient Greeks. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈæ.fɹəʊ.daɪt/ === Noun === aphrodite (uncountable) (mineralogy) A soft and earthy mineral of a white or yellowish color, and with a waxy lustre, found at Langbanshytta in Sweden. It is a hydrated silicate of magnesia, and resembles meerschaum. ==== Synonyms ==== stevensite ==== Hypernyms ==== smectite pimelite === Further reading === Stevensite on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Category:Stevensite on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Stevensite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database. “Stevensite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026. stevensite in the Handbook of Mineralogy. === Anagrams === atrophied