andromeda

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Synonyms: andromede, andromedas, andromedae

Antonyms: andromede, andromedas, andromedae

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|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]].
2. {{lb|en|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.
3. {{senseid|en|Q2469}}{{lb|en|galaxy}} The nearest [[spiral galaxy]] to the [[Milky Way]], located within the Andromeda constellation (see [[Andromeda Galaxy]]); [[M31]].

Noun

1. Any shrub of the genus ''[[Pieris]]'' (family {{taxfmt|Ericaceae|family}}), having leathery leaves and small flowers.
2. [[bog rosemary|Bog rosemary]].

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