PLEIAD

Proper noun

Pleiad

(historical) A group of 16th-century French poets who sought to enrich the French language.

Noun

Pleiad (plural Pleiads)

(Greek mythology) Any one of the Pleiades.

(astronomy, demonym) A member of the Pleiades cluster.

Anagrams

• aliped, elapid, pedial, plaide

Noun

pleiad (plural pleiads)

A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.

Anagrams

• aliped, elapid, pedial, plaide

Source: Wiktionary


Ple"iad, n.

Definition: One of the Pleiades.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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