noun, Cell Biology. 1. a tiny, somewhat mitten-shaped organelle occurring in great numbers in the cell cytoplasm either freely, in small clusters, or attached to the outer surfaces of endoplasmic reticula, and functioning as the site of protein manufacture. Origin of ribosome.
Cinderella is an American heavy metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They emerged in the mid-1980s with a series of multi-platinum albums and hit singles whose music videos received heavy MTV rotation. They were famous for being a glam metal band, but then shifted over towards a more hard rock/blues-rock sound.
Quick Answer. Although variations of the story have been around for several centuries, 17th century writer Charles Perrault appears to be the author of the Western version of Cinderella.. In its original French form, the heroine was called Cendrillon..