ANDROMEDA
An*drom"e*da, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Astron.)
Defn: A northern constellation, supposed to represent the mythical
Andromeda.
2. (bot.)
Defn: A genus of ericaceous flowering plants of northern climates, of which the original species was found growing on a rock surrounded by water.
ANDROMEDE; ANDROMED
An"dro*mede, An"dro*med, n. (Astron.)
Defn: A meteor appearing to radiate from a point in the constellation
Andromeda, — whence the name.
A shower of these meteors takes place every year on November 27th or 28th. The Andromedes are also called Bielids, as they are connected with Biela's comet and move in its orbit.
ANDRON
An"dron, n. Etym: [L. andron, Gr. (Gr. & Rom. Arch.)
Defn: The apartment appropriated for the males. This was in the lower part of the house.