constellatio

  • 41constellation — /kɒnstəˈleɪʃən / (say konstuh layshuhn) noun 1. Astronomy a. any of various groups of stars to which definite names have been given, as the Southern Cross. b. a division of the heavens occupied by such a group. 2. Astrology a. the grouping or… …

  • 42constelación — {{#}}{{LM C10065}}{{〓}} {{SynC10305}} {{[}}constelación{{]}} ‹cons·te·la·ción› {{《}}▍ s.f.{{》}} Conjunto de estrellas que, mediante trazos imaginarios sobre la superficie celeste, forman un dibujo que evoca una figura determinada: • La Osa Mayor… …

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  • 43constelación — (Del lat. constellatĭo, ōnis). 1. f. Conjunto de estrellas que, mediante trazos imaginarios sobre la aparente superficie celeste, forman un dibujo que evoca determinada figura, como la de un animal, un personaje mitológico, etc. 2. Conjunto,… …

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  • 44constellation — [kän΄stə lā′shən] n. [ME constellacion < OFr < LL constellatio < constellatus, set with stars < L com , with + pp. of stellare, to shine < stella,STAR] 1. a) a group of stars in the sky, usually named after some object, animal, or… …

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  • 45constellation — n. 1 a group of fixed stars whose outline is traditionally regarded as forming a particular figure. 2 a group of associated persons, ideas, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF f. LL constellatio onis (as com , stella star) …

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  • 46con|stel|la|tion — «KON stuh LAY shuhn», noun. 1. a) a group of stars, usually having a geometric shape within a definite region of the sky. Constellations are often named after mythological figures. »The Big Dipper is the easiest constellation to locate. Why did… …

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