请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 Paphian
释义 Paphian
 /pay"fee euhn/,  adj.  
  1. of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite.
  2. of or pertaining to love, esp. illicit sexual love; erotic; wanton.
  3. noting or pertaining to Aphrodite or to her worship or service.
  n.  
  4. the Paphian, Aphrodite: so called from her cult center at Paphos.
  5. (often l.c.) a prostitute.
 [1605-15; < L Paphi(us) ( < Gk Páphios of Paphos, of Aphrodite) + -AN]
随便看

 

英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/22 21:11:00