# Perseid

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɜː.sɪ.ɪd/

## Definitions
1. A descendant of Perseus.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Perseidēs m, from Ancient Greek Περσείδης m (Perseídēs), from Περσεύς (Perseús) + -ίδης (-ídēs). By surface analysis, Perseus + -id.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/perseid