Venusian

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Ve·nu·sian

(vĭ-no͞o′zhən, -shē-ən, -nyo͞o′-)

adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the planet Venus.

A hypothetical inhabitant of the planet Venus.

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Venusian

(vɪˈnjuːzɪən)

adj

(Astronomy) of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Venus

(Astronomy) (in science fiction) an inhabitant of Venus

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Ve•nu•si•an

(vəˈnu ʃən, -ʃi ən, -si ən, -ˈnyu-)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to the planet Venus.

2. a supposed being inhabiting Venus.

[1895–1900]

Translations

vénusien

Venusian

n → Venusbewohner(in) m(f)

adj → Venus-; Venusian landscape → Venuslandschaft f

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