Pleiades

Pronunciation: /ˈplaɪəˌdiːz/

Definitions of Pleiades

noun a group of stars in the constellation Taurus, also known as the Seven Sisters

Example Sentences

A1 The Pleiades is a cluster of stars in the night sky.

A2 Many ancient cultures have myths and legends about the Pleiades.

B1 A telescope is needed to see the individual stars in the Pleiades cluster.

B2 The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a well-known star cluster.

C1 Astronomers study the Pleiades to learn more about star formation and evolution.

C2 The Pleiades cluster is located in the constellation of Taurus and is approximately 444 light years away from Earth.

Examples of Pleiades in a Sentence

formal The Pleiades star cluster is easily visible in the night sky.

informal Have you ever seen the Pleiades cluster through a telescope? It's amazing!

slang Check out the Pleiades tonight, they're looking super cool.

figurative The Pleiades are like a group of friends who always stick together, no matter what.

Grammatical Forms of Pleiades

• past tense: Pleiades
• plural: Pleiades
• comparative: more Pleiades
• superlative: most Pleiades
• present tense: Pleiades
• future tense: will Pleiades
• perfect tense: have Pleiades
• continuous tense: is Pleiades
• singular: Pleiades
• positive degree: Pleiades
• infinitive: to Pleiades
• gerund: Pleiades
• participle: Pleiades

Origin and Evolution of Pleiades

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were seven sisters who were the daughters of the titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione. They were pursued by the hunter Orion and were eventually transformed into stars by Zeus to protect them.

Evolution of the word: The word 'Pleiades' has retained its original meaning as the name of a star cluster in the constellation Taurus. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a group of seven or a close-knit group of individuals.