sextans

Definitions


[ˈsɛkst(ə)nz], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a faint constellation (the Sextant), lying on the celestial equator between Leo and Hydra


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Origin:
Latin. Sextantis is the Latin genitive form of Sextans


[ˈsɛkst(ə)nz], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- used with preceding Greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Sextans
(e.g: the star Alpha Sextantis)


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Origin:
Latin. Sextantis is the Latin genitive form of Sextans




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