| andromeda | 1. <astronomy> A northern constellation, supposed to represent the mythical Andromeda. 2. <botany> A genus of ericaceous flowering plants of northern climates, of which the original species was found growing on a rock surrounded by water. Origin: L, fr. Gr, the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia. When bound to a rock and exposed to a sea monster, she was delivered by Perseus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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