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Pleiades
PLEYE-uh-deez
Pleiades (name) means In Greek mythology, the seven daughters of Atlas, companions of the goddess Artemis. Example: “The myth of the Pleiades explains why the sisters were placed among the stars.”
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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.
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- the Pleiades
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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").
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What does “Pleiades” mean?
The word “Pleiades” means in Greek mythology, the seven daughters of Atlas, companions of the goddess Artemis. In plain terms, either the mythological seven sisters, or the star cluster named after them — often called the Seven Sisters.
How do you pronounce “Pleiades”?
“Pleiades” is pronounced PLEYE-uh-deez (/ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pleiades” in a sentence?
Here is “Pleiades” used in a sentence: “The myth of the Pleiades explains why the sisters were placed among the stars.”
What is another word for “Pleiades”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Pleiades” include Seven Sisters.
What part of speech is “Pleiades”?
“Pleiades” is a name.
Where does the word “Pleiades” come from?
The word “Pleiades” comes from Latin. From Latin Pleiades, from Greek Pleiades. The astronomical name replaced the older Old English term "seofonstierre" (literally "the seven stars").
How many meanings does “Pleiades” have?
“Pleiades” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the seven daughters of Atlas, companions of the goddess Artemis.
