Andromeda
WordNet
noun
(1) A constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy
(2) (Greek mythology) an Ethiopian princess and daughter of Cassiopeia; she was fastened to a rock and exposed to a sea monster that was sent by Poseidon, but she was rescued by Perseus and became his wife
(3) Any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers
(4) Broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
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Proper noun
Andromeda
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Etymology
From the Άνδρομέδη meaning "mindful of her husband", from ανδρος (andros) "man" + medesthai, (to be mindful of, think on), related to medea, (counsels or cunning).
Proper noun
- The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to a sea monster by Perseus who married her; mother of Perseus, ancient king of Persia.
- An autumn constellation of the northern sky representing the "Chained Lady" Andromeda from Greek myth. The constellation lies between Pisces and Cassiopeia.
- The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way; M31.
Proper noun
- Andromeda
- The constellation Andromeda.
- The Andromeda Galaxy.