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nouna constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces
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noun(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
Definition that contains pegasus
- andromeda a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy
- bellerophon (Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)
- cygnus a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; contains a black hole
- delphinus a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus and Aquila