"constellation" meaning in English

See constellation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [UK], /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-constellation.wav [UK] Forms: constellation [singular], constellations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A constellation is a group of stars which make up an imaginary outline or pattern in the night sky that is identified with a mythological figure.
    Sense id: simple-constellation-en-noun-XcjLIWLE Categories (other): Astronomy
     
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