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Pleiades
PLEYE-uh-deez
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In Greek mythology, the seven daughters of Atlas, companions of the goddess Artemis.
"The myth of the Pleiades explains why the sisters were placed among the stars."
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A bright, easily-visible cluster of young blue stars in the constellation Taurus, also called the Seven Sisters.
"On a clear night you can spot the Pleiades with the naked eye."
How to Use Pleiades
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the mythological seven sisters, or the star cluster named after them — often called the Seven Sisters.
Word Forms
the Pleiades plural
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Etymology
From Latin Pleiades, from Greek Pleiades. The astronomical name replaced the older Old English term "seofonstierre" (literally "the seven stars").