HyperDic: pegasus

English > 2 senses of the word Pegasus:
NOUNperson Pegasus(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa
objectPegasusa constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces
Pegasus > pronunciation
Soundspeh'gahsahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Pegasus: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination / imagination.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
Spanishpegaso, Pegaso
CatalanPegàs
English > Pegasus: 2 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces.
Instance ofconstellationA configuration of stars as seen from the earth
SpanishPegaso, Pegasus
CatalanPegasus

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