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1. Andromeda
   (Bog Rosemary) These hardy, evergreen shrubs are found wild in peat bogs in the Northern and Arctic regions. A. polifolia (Bog Rosemary) is a small, attractive shrub that grows up to a foot high, rarely larger. Its slender stems are covered with narrow, glaucous-green leaves that are smooth and whit...
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2. Andromeda
   [n] - broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers 2. [n] - any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers 3. [n] - a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus
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3. Andromeda
   English name: Andromeda (Princess). Genitive name: Andromedae. Visibility: Visible from the UK See TABLE 20: THE CONSTELLATIONS.
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4. Andromeda
   In Greek mythology, an Ethiopian princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. She was rescued by Perseus, who married her. ...
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5. Andromeda
   An·drom'e·da noun [ Latin , from Greek ..., the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia. When bound to a rock and exposed to a sea monster, she was delivered by Perseus.] 1. (Astron.) A northern constellation, supposed to represent the mythical ...
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6. 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 Cepheu...
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7. Andromeda
   noun a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy
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8. Andromeda
   noun (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
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9. andromeda
   noun any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers
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10. andromeda
    lily-of-the-valley tree noun broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
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11. Andromeda
    • (n.) A northern constellation, supposed to represent the mythical Andromeda. • (n.) A genus of ericaceous flowering plants of northern climates, of which the original species was found growing on a rock surrounded by water.
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12. Andromeda
    in Greek mythology, beautiful daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiope of Joppa in Palestine (called Ethiopia) and wife of Perseus. Cassiope ... [1 related articles]
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13. Andromeda
    in astronomy, constellation of the northern sky at about one hour right ascension (the coordinate on the celestial sphere analogous to longitude on ...
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14. Andromeda
    Andromeda is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Mythical Maiden Rescued by Perseus` Where is it used? The name Andromeda is mainly used In Greek Mythology. The name Andromeda doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Andromeda seems to be unique!
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15. Andromeda
    The Andromeda was an Italian Climene Class destroyer of 642 tons displacement, launched in 1936. The Andromeda was powered by two 3-drum type oil-burning boilers providing a top speed of 34 knots, and carried a complement of 94. She was armed with three 3.9 inch guns; six 37 mm anti-aircraft guns; t...
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16. Andromeda
    Andromeda, in astronomy, northern constellation located to the NE of Pegasus and to the S of Cassiopeia. Its brightest star, Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae), marks the northeast corner of the Great Square in Pegasus. The constellation also contains the bright stars Mirach (Beta Andromedae) and Almach (...
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17. Andromeda
    Andromeda (ăndrom'idu) , in Greek mythology, princess of Ethiopia, daughter of King Cepheus, king of Ethiopia, and Cassiopeia. According to most legends Cassiopeia angered Poseidon by saying that Andromeda (or possibly Cassiopeia herself) was more beautiful than the nereids. Poseidon sent ...
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18. Andromeda
    Andromeda is a genus of plants belonging to the heaths. One species, Andromeda polifolia, found in peat-bogs in Britain and elsewhere in Europe, is an acrid narcotic hurtful to sheep.
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19. Andromeda
    Andromeda was a daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopea. Perseus found her bound to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Perseus rescued her after killing the sea monster so that she might become his wife.
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20. Andromeda
    (astronomy) Major constellation of the northern hemisphere, visible in autumn. Its main feature is the Andromeda galaxy. The star Alpha Andromedae forms one corner of the Square of Pegasus. It is named after the princess of Greek mythology
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21. Andromeda
    (mythology) `Andromeda` (IPA:ˌəndɾɔːmɛdə) is a princess from Greek mythology who, as divine punishment for her mother`s bragging, the Boast of Cassiopeia, was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. She was saved from death by Perseus, her future hus...
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22. Andromeda
    (TV series) `Andromeda` is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry`s widow, accessdate=2007-11-12-->--> It starred Kevin Sorbo as...
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23. Andromeda
    (constellation) , genitive | symbolism = Andromeda,<br/>the Woman Chained | RA = 1 | dec= +40 | `Andromeda` is a constellation in the northern sky. It is named after Andromeda, the princess in the Greek legend of Perseus who was chained to a rock to be eaten by the sea monster Cetus. It wa...
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24. Andromeda
    (Marvel Comics) image = --> `Andromeda Attumasen` is a fictional character that appears in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The character is a member of Homo mermanus, the race that occupies the Atlantis of Marvel`s shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Fictional...
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25. Andromeda
    (English band) `Andromeda` were an English hard, progressive and publisher=Allmusic|url=|accessdate=2010-09-29-->--><ref name="JM">--><ref name="pa">--> Led by John Du Cann, the band recorded an eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche, which was re...
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