name
Dreyer
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A surname, notably borne by the Danish astronomer J. L. E. Dreyer, compiler of the New General Catalogue (NGC) of galaxies and nebulae.
"The Dreyer Catalogue is still cited by amateur astronomers today."
noun
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An astronomical object listed in Dreyer's New General Catalogue.
"The nebula turned out to be a well-known Dreyer object."
How to Use Dreyer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, most notably attached to the astronomer behind the NGC star catalogue.
Word Forms
Dreyers plural
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Etymology
From the German/Danish occupational surname Dreyer, meaning "turner" (a craftsman who works a lathe).