Perseus

[ pur-see-uhs, -syoos ]

/ ˈpɜr si əs, -syus /

noun, genitive Per·se·i [pur-see-ahy] /ˈpɜr siˌaɪ/ for 2.

Classical Mythology. a hero, the son of Zeus and Danaë, who slew the Gorgon Medusa, and afterward saved Andromeda from a sea monster.

Astronomy. a northern constellation between Cassiopeia and Taurus, containing the variable star Algol.

Words nearby Perseus

Perseid, perseity, Persephone, Persepolis, Perses, Perseus, Perseus cluster, perseverance, perseverate, perseveration, persevere

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Perseus

Reprinted courtesy of Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
The Night the SEALS Captured the Butcher of Fallujah|Patrick Robinson|November 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sam Worthington brought a new machismo to the role of Perseus, once played with androgynous flare by Harry Hamlin.
The Highest-Grossing Films of the Year|Gina Piccalo|December 26, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The folks at Perseus Books Group crash-published Book: The Sequel in a 48-hour frenzy at Book Expo America this year.
Publishing: The Sequel|The Daily Beast|May 30, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Excerpted by arrangement with PublicAffairs, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
The Lighter Side of Islam|Neil MacFarquhar|May 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Slowly, while Perseus watched, they passed down to the shore of the great river, so wide a river as Perseus had never seen.
Tales of Troy and Greece|Andrew Lang
On the other, three lofty pointed arches, and under one of them the Perseus of Benvenuto Cellini.
Italy; with sketches of Spain and Portugal|William Beckford
I may mention a celebrated pair of these objects which lies in the constellation of Perseus.
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20)|Various
But according to others, it was Erythras the son of Perseus who was the king of this country.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
The original relief from the foot of the pedestal—Perseus and Andromeda—is in the Bargello, and replaced by a cast.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Perseus (1 of 2)

Perseus¹

/ (ˈpɜːsɪəs) /

noun

Greek myth a son of Zeus and Danaë, who with Athena's help slew the Gorgon Medusa and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster

British Dictionary definitions for Perseus (2 of 2)

Perseus²

/ (ˈpɜːsɪəs) /

noun Latin genitive Persei (ˈpɜːsɪˌaɪ)

a conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the eclipsing binary, Algol, and a rich cluster of galaxies

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Perseus

Perseus

[ (pur-see-uhs, pur-syoohs) ]

A hero of classical mythology who killed the Gorgon Medusa. The god Hermes and goddess Athena helped him in this brave deed by giving him winged shoes, a magical sword, and a polished shield. With the help of these, he swooped down on Medusa from the air, used the shield as a mirror, and cut off her head without looking at it directly — for anyone who looked at a Gorgon turned to stone.

Scientific definitions for Perseus

Perseus

[ pûr′sē-əs ]

A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Andromeda and Auriga.

单词	perseus
释义	Perseus [ pur-see-uhs, -syoos ] / ˈpɜr si əs, -syus / noun, genitive Per·se·i [pur-see-ahy] /ˈpɜr siˌaɪ/ for 2. Classical Mythology. a hero, the son of Zeus and Danaë, who slew the Gorgon Medusa, and afterward saved Andromeda from a sea monster. Astronomy. a northern constellation between Cassiopeia and Taurus, containing the variable star Algol. Words nearby Perseus Perseid, perseity, Persephone, Persepolis, Perses, Perseus, Perseus cluster, perseverance, perseverate, perseveration, persevere Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Perseus Reprinted courtesy of Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group. The Night the SEALS Captured the Butcher of Fallujah\|Patrick Robinson\|November 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Sam Worthington brought a new machismo to the role of Perseus, once played with androgynous flare by Harry Hamlin. The Highest-Grossing Films of the Year\|Gina Piccalo\|December 26, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The folks at Perseus Books Group crash-published Book: The Sequel in a 48-hour frenzy at Book Expo America this year. Publishing: The Sequel\|The Daily Beast\|May 30, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Excerpted by arrangement with PublicAffairs, a member of the Perseus Books Group. The Lighter Side of Islam\|Neil MacFarquhar\|May 6, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Slowly, while Perseus watched, they passed down to the shore of the great river, so wide a river as Perseus had never seen. Tales of Troy and Greece\|Andrew Lang On the other, three lofty pointed arches, and under one of them the Perseus of Benvenuto Cellini. Italy; with sketches of Spain and Portugal\|William Beckford I may mention a celebrated pair of these objects which lies in the constellation of Perseus. Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20)\|Various But according to others, it was Erythras the son of Perseus who was the king of this country. The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)\|Strabo The original relief from the foot of the pedestal—Perseus and Andromeda—is in the Bargello, and replaced by a cast. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5\|Various British Dictionary definitions for Perseus (1 of 2) Perseus¹ / (ˈpɜːsɪəs) / noun Greek myth a son of Zeus and Danaë, who with Athena's help slew the Gorgon Medusa and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster British Dictionary definitions for Perseus (2 of 2) Perseus² / (ˈpɜːsɪəs) / noun Latin genitive Persei (ˈpɜːsɪˌaɪ) a conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the eclipsing binary, Algol, and a rich cluster of galaxies Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Perseus Perseus [ (pur-see-uhs, pur-syoohs) ] A hero of classical mythology who killed the Gorgon Medusa. The god Hermes and goddess Athena helped him in this brave deed by giving him winged shoes, a magical sword, and a polished shield. With the help of these, he swooped down on Medusa from the air, used the shield as a mirror, and cut off her head without looking at it directly — for anyone who looked at a Gorgon turned to stone. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for Perseus Perseus [ pûr′sē-əs ] A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Andromeda and Auriga. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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