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Definition of venus's looking glass

venus's looking glass

Plural:Venus's looking glasses
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venus's looking glass Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several annual flowering plants in the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), particularly the North American native Triodanis perfoliata or the European native Legousia speculum-veneris, characterized by round, clasping leaves and small, star-shaped purple or blue flowers.

Example

"During our hike through the prairie, we spotted the vibrant purple blooms of Venus's looking glass scattered among the tall grasses."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin botanical name 'Speculum Veneris' (mirror of Venus). It is believed the plant was named either for its shiny seeds, which resemble tiny mirrors, or for its round, clasping leaves that evoke the shape of an ancient hand mirror belonging to the Roman goddess of beauty.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Venus's looking glass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/venus's looking glass
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