Andromeda noun. [an'drɒmɪdǝ] M16.
[Latin from Greek Andromedē: see PERSEUS.]
1. (The name of) a constellation of the northern hemisphere between Perseus and Pegasus. M16.

2. (andromeda.) Either of two low pink-flowered shrubs of northern bogs, Andromeda polifolia and (N. Amer.) A. glaucophylla, of the heath family. Also called bog rosemary. M18.

■ Andromedid noun & adjective [-ID³] Astronomy (designating) any of a shower of meteors (now rarely seen) which appear to radiate from the constellation Andromeda L19.

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