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pleiades

/ˈpliː.ə.diːz/
plei · a · des
Plural:Pleiades
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Adjective:Pleiadean
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• noun

1

A prominent open cluster of hot, blue-white stars located in the constellation Taurus, six or seven of which are readily visible to the naked eye.

Example

"On clear winter evenings, astronomers and casual stargazers alike can easily spot the Pleiades glowing in the night sky."

2

In Greek mythology, the seven daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione, who were transformed into a cluster of stars by Zeus.

Example

"Classical poets frequently wove tales of the Pleiades and their pursuit by the hunter Orion into ancient verse."

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• Nearby Words

plectranthus
pledge
pledger
pleiades
pleione
plenary
plenitude

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from Ancient Greek 'Pleiades', traditionally associated with the verb 'plein' (to sail), as the rising of this star cluster in spring marked the beginning of the safe sailing season in the Mediterranean.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleiades. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleiades
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