Vertumnus

British  

/ vɜːˈtʌmnəs /

noun

1. a Roman god of gardens, orchards, and seasonal change

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Etymology

Origin of Vertumnus

from Latin, from vertere to turn, change

Example Sentences

In Ovid she is wooed by Vertumnus, God of the Changing Seasons.

From Time Magazine Archive

Of all that sought her Vertumnus was the most ardent, but he could make no headway.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Vertumnus and Pomona began the harvesting together, and they opened the gate wide to let in those who had need of sharing their plenty.

From Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin

In the shrubbery were two large leaden figures of Pomona and Vertumnus, standing on each side of the walk leading up to the arbour.

From A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land by Hughes, William R. (William Richard)

In this disguise, Vertumnus recommended himself and his virtues to Pomona.

From Heathen Mythology by Various