Vesta

[ ves-tuh ]

/ ˈvɛs tə /

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noun

Classical Mythology. the ancient Roman goddess of the hearth, worshiped in a temple containing an altar on which a sacred fire was kept burning by the vestal virgins: identified with the Greek Hestia.

Astronomy. the second largest and by far the brightest asteroid in our solar system, discovered in 1807 and located in the asteroid belt. See also Ceres (def. 2), Hygieia (def. 2), Pallas (def. 2).

(lowercase)British. a short friction match with a wood or wax shank.

a female given name.

Origin of Vesta

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin; possibly akin to Greek Hestía; possibly derivative of Latin ūrere “to burn”

Words nearby Vesta

vespine, Vespucci, vessel, vessel element, vest, Vesta, vestal, vestal virgin, vestal virgins, Vestavia Hills, vested

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Example sentences from the Web for Vesta

On the planet Vesta, there are plenty of crystals to treasure.
Space Bling: From Diamond Planets to Crystal Oceans to Precious Moon Jewels|Alexa Valiente, Jaewon Kang|October 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Pallas and Vesta, not heard of for some time; supposed to have foundered.
Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers|Thomas De Quincey
They were walking their horses past the house, which was dark, careful not to wake Vesta.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte|G. W. Ogden
Vesta's countenance fell, as she thought of the suspicion that might attach to her father.
The Entailed Hat|George Alfred Townsend

Vesta entered the house without looking back to where he stood, hat in hand, the moonlight in his fair hair.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte|G. W. Ogden
It had sobered him and made him feel old, as Vesta Philbrook had said fighting made a person feel.
The Duke Of Chimney Butte|G. W. Ogden

British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (1 of 3)

vesta

/ (ˈvɛstə) /

noun

a short friction match, usually of wood

Word Origin for vesta

C19: named after the goddess; see Vesta 1

British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (2 of 3)

Vesta¹

/ (ˈvɛstə) /

noun

the Roman goddess of the hearth and its fire. In her temple a perpetual flame was tended by the vestal virginsGreek counterpart: Hestia

British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (3 of 3)

Vesta²

/ (ˈvɛstə) /

noun

the brightest of the four largest asteroids. Diameter: about 530 km (240 miles)

Word Origin for Vesta

C19: named after the goddess; see Vesta 1

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Cultural definitions for Vesta

Vesta

[Greek name Hestia]

The Roman and Greek goddess of the hearth and home. Roman and Greek cities were supposed to have a public hearth dedicated to Vesta, at which the fire was kept constantly burning.

Scientific definitions for Vesta

Vesta

[ vĕs′tə ]

The brightest of all the asteroids and the fourth to be discovered, in 1807. It is the third largest, with a diameter of about 530 km (329 mi), and the only asteroid that can be seen without a telescope. Evidence of lava flows on its surface suggests that it once had a molten interior. See more at asteroid.

单词	vesta
释义	Vesta [ ves-tuh ] / ˈvɛs tə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR Vesta ON THESAURUS.COM noun Classical Mythology. the ancient Roman goddess of the hearth, worshiped in a temple containing an altar on which a sacred fire was kept burning by the vestal virgins: identified with the Greek Hestia. Astronomy. the second largest and by far the brightest asteroid in our solar system, discovered in 1807 and located in the asteroid belt. See also Ceres (def. 2), Hygieia (def. 2), Pallas (def. 2). (lowercase)British. a short friction match with a wood or wax shank. a female given name. Origin of Vesta First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin; possibly akin to Greek Hestía; possibly derivative of Latin ūrere “to burn” Words nearby Vesta vespine, Vespucci, vessel, vessel element, vest, Vesta, vestal, vestal virgin, vestal virgins, Vestavia Hills, vested Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Vesta On the planet Vesta, there are plenty of crystals to treasure. Space Bling: From Diamond Planets to Crystal Oceans to Precious Moon Jewels\|Alexa Valiente, Jaewon Kang\|October 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Pallas and Vesta, not heard of for some time; supposed to have foundered. Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers\|Thomas De Quincey They were walking their horses past the house, which was dark, careful not to wake Vesta. The Duke Of Chimney Butte\|G. W. Ogden Vesta's countenance fell, as she thought of the suspicion that might attach to her father. The Entailed Hat\|George Alfred Townsend Vesta entered the house without looking back to where he stood, hat in hand, the moonlight in his fair hair. The Duke Of Chimney Butte\|G. W. Ogden It had sobered him and made him feel old, as Vesta Philbrook had said fighting made a person feel. The Duke Of Chimney Butte\|G. W. Ogden British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (1 of 3) vesta / (ˈvɛstə) / noun a short friction match, usually of wood Word Origin for vesta C19: named after the goddess; see Vesta 1 British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (2 of 3) Vesta¹ / (ˈvɛstə) / noun the Roman goddess of the hearth and its fire. In her temple a perpetual flame was tended by the vestal virginsGreek counterpart: Hestia British Dictionary definitions for Vesta (3 of 3) Vesta² / (ˈvɛstə) / noun the brightest of the four largest asteroids. Diameter: about 530 km (240 miles) Word Origin for Vesta C19: named after the goddess; see Vesta 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Vesta Vesta [Greek name Hestia] The Roman and Greek goddess of the hearth and home. Roman and Greek cities were supposed to have a public hearth dedicated to Vesta, at which the fire was kept constantly burning. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for Vesta Vesta [ vĕs′tə ] The brightest of all the asteroids and the fourth to be discovered, in 1807. It is the third largest, with a diameter of about 530 km (329 mi), and the only asteroid that can be seen without a telescope. Evidence of lava flows on its surface suggests that it once had a molten interior. See more at asteroid. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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