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Andromeda

northern constellation, 1667 (earlier Andromece, mid-15c.), from Greek, literally "mindful of her husband," from andros, genitive of anēr "man" (from PIE root *ner- (2) "man") + medesthai "to be mindful of, think on," related to medea (neuter plural) "counsels, plans, devices, cunning" (and source of the name Medea). In classical mythology the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, she was bound to a rock to be destroyed by the sea monster Cetus, but was rescued by Perseus, mounted on Pegasus. The whole group was transferred to the Heavens (except the rock).

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Definitions of Andromeda from WordNet
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andromeda (n.)
broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers;
Synonyms: Japanese andromeda / lily-of-the-valley tree / Pieris japonica
andromeda (n.)
any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers;
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Andromeda (n.)
(Greek mythology) an Ethiopian princess and daughter of Cassiopeia; she was fastened to a rock and exposed to a sea monster that was sent by Poseidon, but she was rescued by Perseus and became his wife;
Andromeda (n.)
a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy;
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