Definition of pleiad
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a group of usually seven illustrious or brilliant persons or things
Pleiad
noun (2)
Definition of Pleiad (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of the Pleiades
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The first known use of pleiad was in the 14th century
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