Andromeda
(noun) a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy
Andromeda
(noun) (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
andromeda
(noun) any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers
andromeda, Japanese andromeda, lily-of-the-valley tree, Pieris japonica
(noun) broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Andromeda
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky representing the "chained woman" Andromeda in Greek mythology, which is surrounded by the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus, among others.
(galaxy) The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located within the Andromeda constellation (see Andromeda Galaxy); M31.
• (constellation): Adhil, Almach, Alpheratz, Mirach, Nembus, Titawin, Veritate
andromeda (countable and uncountable, plural andromedas)
Any shrub of the genus Pieris (family Ericaceae), having leathery leaves and small flowers.
Bog rosemary.
Source: Wiktionary
An*drom"e*da, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Astron.)
Definition: A northern constellation, supposed to represent the mythical Andromeda.
2. (bot.)
Definition: A genus of ericaceous flowering plants of northern climates, of which the original species was found growing on a rock surrounded by water.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 May 2024
(noun) the scientific study of the earth’s configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level)
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
