Sterope

Other forms: Steropes

Definitions of Sterope
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades
    synonyms: Asterope
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    type of:
    nymph
    (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
  2. noun
    one of the stars in the star cluster Pleiades
    synonyms: Asterope
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    example of:
    star
    (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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