Definition of Perseus in English:
Perseus
proper nounˈpəːsjuːsˈpəːsɪəsˈpərsiəs
1Greek Mythology
The son of Zeus and Danae, a hero celebrated for many achievements. He cut off the head of the gorgon Medusa and gave it to Athene; he also rescued and married Andromeda, and became king of the ancient city of Tiryns in Greece.
2Astronomy
A large northern constellation which includes a dense part of the Milky Way. It contains several star clusters and the variable star Algol.
- 2.1as genitive Persei /-sɪʌɪ/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Perseus.
Definition of Perseus in US English:
Perseus
proper nounˈpərsiəsˈpərsēəs
1Greek Mythology
The son of Zeus and Danae, a hero celebrated for many achievements. Riding the winged horse Pegasus, he cut off the head of the Gorgon Medusa and gave it to Athena; he also rescued and married Andromeda, and became king of Tiryns in Greece.
2Astronomy
A large northern constellation which includes a dense part of the Milky Way. It contains several star clusters and the variable star Algol.
- 2.1as genitive Persei /ˈpərsēˌī/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Perseus.