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
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The first known use of Perseus was
in the 14th century
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“Perseus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Perseus. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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