HyperDic: perseus

English > 2 senses of the word Perseus:
NOUNperson Perseus(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster
objectPerseusa conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere
Perseus > pronunciation
Soundsper'siyahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Perseus: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
SpanishPerseo
English > Perseus: 2 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way.
Instance ofconstellationA configuration of stars as seen from the earth
MembersAlgolThe second brightest star in Perseus
SpanishPerseo, Perseus
CatalanPerseu, Perseus

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