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Dreyer
Dreyer (name) means a surname, notably borne by the Danish astronomer J. L. E. Dreyer, compiler of the New General Catalogue (NGC) of galaxies and nebulae. Example: “The Dreyer Catalogue is still cited by amateur astronomers today.”
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A surname, notably borne by the Danish astronomer J. L. E. Dreyer, compiler of the New General Catalogue (NGC) of galaxies and nebulae.
"The Dreyer Catalogue is still cited by amateur astronomers today."
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An astronomical object listed in Dreyer's New General Catalogue.
"The nebula turned out to be a well-known Dreyer object."
How to use Dreyer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, most notably attached to the astronomer behind the NGC star catalogue.
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Etymology
From the German/Danish occupational surname Dreyer, meaning "turner" (a craftsman who works a lathe).
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What does “Dreyer” mean?
The word “Dreyer” means a surname, notably borne by the Danish astronomer J. L. E. Dreyer, compiler of the New General Catalogue (NGC) of galaxies and nebulae. In plain terms, a surname, most notably attached to the astronomer behind the NGC star catalogue.
How do you use “Dreyer” in a sentence?
Here is “Dreyer” used in a sentence: “The Dreyer Catalogue is still cited by amateur astronomers today.”
What part of speech is “Dreyer”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dreyer” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dreyer” come from?
The word “Dreyer” comes from German. From the German/Danish occupational surname Dreyer, meaning "turner" (a craftsman who works a lathe).
How many meanings does “Dreyer” have?
“Dreyer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, notably borne by the Danish astronomer J. L. E. Dreyer, compiler of the New General Catalogue (NGC) of galaxies and nebulae.
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