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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024E•ros (ēr′os, er′os),USA pronunciation n., pl. E•ro•tes (ə rō′tēz)USA pronunciation for 2, 3.- Mythologythe ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid.
- Fine Arta representation of this god.
- Fine Arta winged figure of a child representing love or the power of love.
- (sometimes l.c.) physical love;
sexual desire. Cf. agape2 (def. 2). - Astronomyan asteroid that approaches to within 14 million miles (22½ million km) of the earth once every 44 years.
- [Psychiatry.]
- the libido.
- instincts for self-preservation collectively.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Eros /ˈɪərɒs; ˈɛrɒs/ n - the god of love, son of Aphrodite
Roman counterpart: Cupid
Etymology: Greek: desire, sexual love |