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Cygnus
SIHG-nuhs
Cygnus (name) means a constellation in the northern sky said to resemble a swan, containing the bright stars Deneb and Albireo. Example: “On a clear night you can trace the outline of Cygnus flying along the Milky Way.”
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A constellation in the northern sky said to resemble a swan, containing the bright stars Deneb and Albireo.
"On a clear night you can trace the outline of Cygnus flying along the Milky Way."
How to use Cygnus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "Swan" constellation, one of the most recognisable star patterns in the northern summer sky.
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Etymology
From Latin cygnus ("swan"), from Ancient Greek kuknos ("swan").
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What does “Cygnus” mean?
The word “Cygnus” means a constellation in the northern sky said to resemble a swan, containing the bright stars Deneb and Albireo. In plain terms, the "Swan" constellation, one of the most recognisable star patterns in the northern summer sky.
How do you pronounce “Cygnus”?
“Cygnus” is pronounced SIHG-nuhs (/ˈsɪɡnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cygnus” in a sentence?
Here is “Cygnus” used in a sentence: “On a clear night you can trace the outline of Cygnus flying along the Milky Way.”
What is another word for “Cygnus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Cygnus” include Cycnus.
What part of speech is “Cygnus”?
“Cygnus” is a name.
Where does the word “Cygnus” come from?
The word “Cygnus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin cygnus ("swan"), from Ancient Greek kuknos ("swan").
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