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Perseid

Perseid

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Relating to the Greek hero Perseus or his group of stars
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɜrsiˌɪd/
  • Literature
: perseida
  • Did you see the Perseid meteor shower last night?

Examples

  • The Perseid constellation is visible tonight.

  • Astronomers studied the Perseid constellation to learn more about its stars.

  • The Perseid legends have inspired many works of art throughout history.

  • The ancient vase depicted a Perseid scene from Greek mythology.

  • The Perseid tales often showcase the bravery and adventures of the mythical hero Perseus.

  • Many cultures reference the Perseid hero in their stories, highlighting his significance in mythology.

  • During the summer, stargazers celebrate the Perseid constellation as one of the most remarkable in the night sky.

Surface Forms

Perseid positive

Morphology

Perseid = Perseus (semi-transparent) = Perseus + id

The word is transparently connected to Perseus by the classical suffix -id, but the derivation is learned and not fully productive for most B1 learners.

Etymology

Perseid comes from the name Perseus, a hero in Greek myth, plus the ending -id, which means 'belonging to' or 'from'. So Perseid as an adjective describes something that is related to Perseus or to the constellation Perseus.