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Messier
MEHS-ee-ay
Messier (name) means a French surname, notably borne by astronomer Charles Messier and hockey player Mark Messier. Example: “The Messier catalogue lists many famous deep-sky objects.”
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A French surname, notably borne by astronomer Charles Messier and hockey player Mark Messier.
"The Messier catalogue lists many famous deep-sky objects."
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What does “Messier” mean?
The word “Messier” means a French surname, notably borne by astronomer Charles Messier and hockey player Mark Messier.
How do you pronounce “Messier”?
“Messier” is pronounced MEHS-ee-ay (/ˈmɛs.i.eɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Messier” in a sentence?
Here is “Messier” used in a sentence: “The Messier catalogue lists many famous deep-sky objects.”
What part of speech is “Messier”?
“Messier” is a name.
