Andromeda

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Proper noun 2 English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Proper noun 2.3.1 Derived terms 2.3.2 Translations 3 Finnish 3.1 Proper noun 3.1.1 Declension

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Andromeda

1. (taxonomy) A taxonomic genus within the family Ericaceae — (sub)shrubs having leathery leaves and small flowers.

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From the Ancient Greek Άνδρομέδη meaning "mindful of her husband", from ανδρος (andros) "man" + medesthai, (to be mindful of, think on), related to medea, (counsels or cunning).

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• (RP) IPA: /ænˈdrɒmɪdə/
• (US) IPA: /ænˈdrɑːmɪdə/

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Singular Andromeda

Plural -

Andromeda

1. (Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to a sea monster by Perseus who married her; mother of Perseus, ancient king of Persia.
2. (astronomy) An autumn constellation of the northern sky representing the "Chained Lady" Andromeda from Greek myth. The constellation lies between Pisces and Cassiopeia.
3. (astronomy) The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way; M31.

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• Andromedae

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Andromeda

1. (Greek mythology) Andromeda
2. (astronomy) The constellation Andromeda.
3. (astronomy) The Andromeda Galaxy.

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Declension of Andromeda (type koira) singular plural nominative Andromeda – genitive Andromedan – partitive Andromedaa – accusative Andromeda Andromedan – inessive Andromedassa – elative Andromedasta – illative Andromedaan – adessive Andromedalla – ablative Andromedalta – allative Andromedalle – essive Andromedana – translative Andromedaksi – instructive – – abessive Andromedatta – comitative – – 1) Rare.