Grus

American  

[gruhs, groos] / grʌs, grus /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Gruis

1. the Crane, a southern constellation between Indus and Piscis Austrinus.

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Grus British  

/ ɡrʊs /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Phoenix and Piscis Austrinus and containing a first and a second magnitude star

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Etymology

Origin of Grus

< Latin grūs crane; akin to Greek géranos

Example Sentences

Held “has come to the decision that it would be impossible for him to bring unity to the parish,” said Bishop Robert Gruss, who called it an “unfortunate situation.”

From Seattle Times

Jennie Gruss, an interior designer, helped Austin bring in color with patterned throw pillows and striped bedding.

From Seattle Times

The company has already increased digital investments, Mr Gruss said, as media consumption and customer behaviours change.

From BBC

“There is a social anxiety that people feel in a disaster,” Mrs. Gruss said.

From New York Times

An Austrian woman named Momo Gruss wanders barefoot and reads tarot cards from behind a shop counter.

From Los Angeles Times