Aristaeus

English

/æɹɨˈstiːəs/

proper noun

Definitions

(Greek god) A minor god of rustic, rural arts such as beekeeping, herding and hunting.
(astronomy) , a main belt asteroid.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Most Excellent, Most Useful).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἀρισταῖος

Gloss

Most Excellent, Most Useful

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Cognates and derived terms

ἄριστος Ancient Greek
Ἀρισταῖος Ancient Greek