# Venus' flower basket

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

## Etymology
Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty. The flower basket part is probably in reference to its shape.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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