Definition of constellation

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

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Water-bearer :: Water-bearer (n.) The constellation Aquarius.
Talisman :: Talisman (n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence..
Pisces :: Pisces (n. pl.) A zodiacal constellation, including the first point of Aries, which is the vernal equinoctial point; the Fish..
Taur :: Taur (n.) The constellation Taurus.
Cancer :: Cancer (n.) A northern constellation between Gemini and Leo.
Cynosure :: Cynosure (n.) The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed..
Pegasus :: Pegasus (n.) A northen constellation near the vernal equinoctial point. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the square of Pegasus..
Scale :: Scale (n.) The sign or constellation Libra.
Serpens :: Serpens (n.) A constellation represented as a serpent held by Serpentarius.
Sickle :: Sickle (n.) A group of stars in the constellation Leo. See Illust. of Leo.
Twin :: Twin (n.) A sign and constellation of the zodiac; Gemini. See Gemini.
Constellate :: Constellate (v. t.) To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as, constellated heavens..
Asterism :: Asterism (n.) A constellation.
Crater :: Crater (n.) A constellation of the southen hemisphere; -- called also the Cup.
Intersidereal :: Intersidereal (a.) Between or among constellations or stars; interstellar.
Aries :: Aries (n.) A constellation west of Taurus, drawn on the celestial globe in the figure of a ram..
Taurus :: Taurus (n.) A zodiacal constellation, containing the well-known clusters called the Pleiades and the Hyades, in the latter of which is situated the remarkably bright Aldebaran..
Hydrus :: Hydrus (n.) A constellation of the southern hemisphere, near the south pole..
Bull :: Bull (n.) A constellation of the zodiac between Aries and Gemini. It contains the Pleiades.
Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2..
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