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PEGASUS
Pegasus
(noun) a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces
Pegasus
(noun) (Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the mythical Pegasus.
Noun
pegasus (plural pegasuses or pegasi)
A winged horse (imaginary or mythical, sometimes figurative).
Etymology
Proper noun
Pegasus
(Greek mythology) A winged horse fabled to have sprung from the blood of Medusa when she was slain. He is noted for causing, with a blow of his hoof, Hippocrene, the inspiring fountain of the Muses, to spring from Mount Helicon. Bellerophon tamed and rode upon Pegasus when he defeated the Chimaera.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky, near the vernal equinoctial point, representing the winged horse. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the asterism of the Great Square of Pegasus.
Meronyms
• (constellation): Algenib, Alkarab, Biham, Enif, Helvetios, Homam, Markab, Matar, Sadalbari, Salm, Scheat
Noun
Pegasus (plural Pegasi)
(historical) A coin of ancient Corinth, with a winged horse depicted on the obverse.
Source: Wiktionary
Peg"a*sus, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Gr. Myth.)
Definition: A winged horse fabled to have sprung from the body of Medusa when she was slain. He is noted for causing, with a blow of his hoof, Hippocrene, the inspiring fountain of the Muses, to spring from Mount Helicon. On this account he is, in modern times, associated with the Muses, and with ideas of poetic inspiration. Each spurs his jaded Pegasus apace. Byron.
2. (Astron.)
Definition: A northen constellation near the vernal equinoctial point. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the square of Pegasus.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of small fishes, having large pectoral fins, and the body covered with hard, bony plates. Several species are known from the East Indies and China.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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