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Venus' flower basket

Venus' flower basket noun: a white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

venus' flower basket: a white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific...
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Noun

Venus' flower basket (plural Venus' flower baskets)

  1. A white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Forms of Venus' flower basket

pluralVenus' flower baskets
alternative formVenus's flower basket

Origin of Venus' flower basket

Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty. The flower basket part is probably in reference to its shape.

Questions about Venus' flower basket

What does Venus' flower basket mean?
Venus' flower basket means a white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.
What part of speech is Venus' flower basket?
Venus' flower basket is a noun.
What is the plural of Venus' flower basket?
The plural of Venus' flower basket is Venus' flower baskets.

Words near Venus' flower basket in the dictionary

  1. Venus symbol
  2. Venus symbols
  3. Venus zone
  4. Venus zones
  5. Venus' comb
  6. Venus' flower basket
  7. Venus' flower baskets
  8. Venus' flytrap
  9. Venus' flytraps
  10. Venus's comb
  11. Venus's flower basket

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