Yes, it related to Venus.

You might like to look at F. A. Schilder's article in
The Hawaiian Shell News of September, 1965.

There is an article titled "The Meaning of Latin Cowry Names".

Its URL on-line is
http://www.geocities.com/~makuabob/NSN069CY.HTM#E

You'll find "...venusta - charming like Venus..." and many
other interesting items.

Happy reading!


makuabob
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