Perseus

noun

Per·​seus ˈpər-ˌsüs  -sē-əs 

1

: a son of Zeus and Danaë and slayer of Medusa

2

[Latin (genitive Persei), from Greek] : a northern constellation between Taurus and Cassiopeia

Word History

Etymology

Latin, borrowed from Greek Perseús

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Perseus

noun

Per·​seus ˈpər-ˌsüs  -sē-əs 

: a northern group of stars between Taurus and Cassiopeia