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Andromeda — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Andromeda noun A spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way.

Senses

Andromeda is used for these senses in English:

  • 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.

Andromeda — full definition

  1. noun A spiral galaxy in the constellation of the same name, and the nearest large galaxy to our own Milky Way.
  2. noun A low evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, grown in gardens and also called bog rosemary.

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