Cetus

American  

[see-tuhs, sey-] / ˈsi təs, ˈseɪ- /

noun

Astronomy.

Ceti genitive

1. the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator, containing the variable star Mira.

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Cetus British  

/ ˈsiːtəs /

noun

1. a large constellation on the celestial equator near Pisces and Aquarius. It contains the variable star Mira Ceti

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Etymology

Origin of Cetus

From Latin; see origin at cet-

Example Sentences

In a session of the legislature last week, Vice Speaker Fetu Fetui noted that he had already seen crowds at banks, restaurants and government offices.

From New York Times • May 6, 2020

"What do you want to ask me?" she at last said to Mother Fetu.

From A Love Episode by Zola, Émile

Mother Fetu drew attention to a crystal lamp with gilt chains, which hung from the ceiling.

From A Love Episode by Zola, Émile

Nearly a year passed before Big Harry, with his daughter Fetu, sailed into the placid waters of Nukufetau Lagoon, and of the glad meeting of those four happy souls there is no need to tell.

From Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 by Becke, Louis

A devout enthusiasm had suddenly come upon Mother Fetu; she repeated the sign of the cross again and again, and bowed the knee in the direction of the crystal lamp.

From A Love Episode by Zola, Émile