andromede

/ɑ̃dʁɔmeːd/

Definitions

1. proper noun

In Greek mythology, a nymph loved by Perseus and transformed into a constellation by the goddess Cassiopeia.

“Perseus was captivated by the beauty of Andromède, a princess chained to a rock as prey for a monster.”

2. noun

A constellation in the northern sky, named after the nymph Andromède.

“The astronomers studied the Andromède galaxy, a spiral galaxy that is the largest member of the Local Group.”

Synonyms

  • constellation
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • solar system
  • star