"Sextant" meaning in English

See Sextant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sextant
  1. (astronomy) The constellation Sextans. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-Sextant-en-name-lj37aDZP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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