Veneris
/ˈwe.ne.ris/noun
The genitive singular form of the Latin noun Venus, meaning “of Venus” or “of love/sexual desire.”
Did you know?In Latin, *Veneris dies* meant “day of Venus,” which is the source of French *vendredi* and Italian *venerdì*—so even the calendar still carries the goddess’s name.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wen-
“to desire, strive for, love”
Latin
Latin
Venus
“the goddess of love and sexual desire; also desire, charm, attractiveness”
Classical Latin
Latin
Veneris
“of Venus; belonging to Venus”
Late Latin
Latin
dies Veneris
“day of Venus (Friday)”
Modern English
English
veneris
“a Latin form encountered in grammar, quotations, names, and historical contexts”