pegasid en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Latin Pegasus (“mythical white winged stallion of Medusa and Poseidon”)
Meanings
- Any member of the family Pegasidae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pegasids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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pegasid en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
Named for one of the earliest-discovered exoplanets, 51 Pegasi b, which was discovered in the constellation Pegasus in 1995.
Meanings
- Synonym of hot Jupiter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pegasids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |