sidus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- constellation noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
- star noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
Senses
sidus is used for these senses in English:
- constellation (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
- star A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
constellation — full definition
- noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
- noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
- noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.
star — full definition
- noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
- noun A shape with pointed rays, or the symbol representing it (such as ★ or *).
- noun A famous or exceptionally talented performer, athlete, or public figure.
- verb To play the leading role in a film, show, or performance.
- verb To mark something with a star or asterisk, often to highlight it.