Advertisement
Advertisement
Astarte
[ a-stahr-tey, -tee ]
noun
- an ancient Semitic deity, goddess of fertility and reproduction worshiped by the Phoenicians and Canaanites.
- (lowercase) Also called chest·nut clam [ches, -nuht , klam, -n, uh, t],. any of several marine bivalve mollusks of the genus Astarte, having a somewhat triangular, chestnut-brown shell.
Astarte
/ æˈstɑːtɪ /
noun
- a fertility goddess worshipped by the Phoenicians: identified with Ashtoreth of the Hebrews and Ishtar of the Babylonians and Assyrians
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Astarte1
First recorded in 1590–1600 Astarte fordef 1; from Latin Astartē, from Greek Astártē, from Hebrew ʿashtōreth, from Phoenician ʿashtart; Ashtoreth ( def ), Aphrodite
Discover More
Example Sentences
We now leave Astarte to the judgment of posterity, for whom, in a peculiarly cruel sense, it was originally intended.
From Project Gutenberg
It seemed to him that the beautiful Jewish girl had been sent to help him in his struggle against the heathen spells of Astarte.
From Project Gutenberg
No sooner were they seated at a little table when they were joined by the Duchess Astarte.
From Project Gutenberg
It indicates that his sister, Astarte, had been self-sacrificed in the pursuit of their magical knowledge.
From Project Gutenberg
In honour of Astarte, half-frantic youths and men mutilated themselves, and wore female attire.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse