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Definition of constellation

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Constellation (n.) A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included..

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Zodiac :: Zodiac (n.) A figure representing the signs, symbols, and constellations of the zodiac..

Pleiades :: Pleiades (n. pl.) The seven daughters of Atlas and the nymph Pleione, fabled to have been made by Jupiter a constellation in the sky..

Sickle :: Sickle (n.) A group of stars in the constellation Leo. See Illust. of Leo.

Bootes :: Bootes (n.) A northern constellation, containing the bright star Arcturus..

Arctic :: Arctic (a.) Pertaining to, or situated under, the northern constellation called the Bear; northern; frigid; as, the arctic pole, circle, region, ocean; an arctic expedition, night, temperature..

Eridanus :: Eridanus (n.) A long, winding constellation extending southward from Taurus and containing the bright star Achernar..

Eagle :: Eagle (n.) A northern constellation, containing Altair, a star of the first magnitude. See Aquila..

Constellate :: Constellate (v. t.) To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as, constellated heavens..

Capricorn :: Capricorn (n.) A southern constellation, represented on ancient monuments by the figure of a goat, or a figure with its fore part like a fish..

Constellation :: Constellation (n.) An assemblage of splendors or excellences.

Cancer :: Cancer (n.) A northern constellation between Gemini and Leo.

Algol :: Algol (n.) A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness..

Wagoner :: Wagoner (n.) The constellation Charles's Wain, or Ursa Major. See Ursa major, under Ursa..

Xiphias :: Xiphias (n.) The constellation Dorado.

Centaur :: Centaur (n.) A constellation in the southern heavens between Hydra and the Southern Cross.

Capella :: Capella (n.) A brilliant star in the constellation Auriga.

Hare :: Hare (n.) A small constellation situated south of and under the foot of Orion; Lepus.

Draco :: Draco (n.) The Dragon, a northern constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic..

Vega :: Vega (n.) A brilliant star of the first magnitude, the brightest of those constituting the constellation Lyra..

Dragon :: Dragon (n.) A constellation of the northern hemisphere figured as a dragon; Draco.