Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • One of the stars in the star cluster Pleiades: Sterope is the name of a specific star within the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters.
   • (Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades: In Greek mythology, Sterope is one of the seven daughters of the Titan Atlas and the Oceanid Pleione.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The star Sterope is visible to the naked eye.
  • In the myth, Sterope was a nymph who was transformed into a star.

Advanced Usage

• Astronomical context: The name is used in scientific catalogs to designate the star 21 Tauri or 22 Tauri in the Pleiades cluster.
  • Sterope is sometimes referred to by its Bayer designation.
• Mythological context: Used when discussing the stories and genealogy of the Pleiades.
  • Sterope is often mentioned alongside her sisters Maia and Electra.

Variants and Related Words

• Asterope: An alternative name for the same star or nymph.
• Pleiades: The star cluster or the group of sisters to which Sterope belongs.
• Atlantides: Another name for the Pleiades as daughters of Atlas.

Synonyms

• 21 Tauri: Its primary astronomical designation.
• 22 Tauri: An alternative astronomical designation for a component of the double star.
• Asterope: A direct synonym as an alternative name.

Related Phrases

• The Seven Sisters: The common name for the Pleiades star cluster and the mythological sisters.
• Star of the Pleiades: A descriptive phrase for any star in the cluster, including Sterope.

Noun

1. one of the stars in the star cluster Pleiades
2. (Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades