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Volans

American

[voh-lanz] / ˈvoʊ lænz /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Volantis

the Flying Fish, a southern constellation between Carina and Hydrus.

Volans British

/ ˈvəʊlænz /

noun

a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus

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Etymology

Origin of Volans

< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly

Example Sentences

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John Elkington, founder of Volans, is an authority on corporate sustainability and he believes the tide is turning.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2020

“What is remarkable is that Interface has stuck with Mission Zero through thick and thin,” says John Elkington, executive chairman of Volans, a London-based consultant, and a leading authority on corporate sustainability.

From BusinessWeek • Sep. 4, 2014

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn; sets and costumes by Jane Bee Brown; lighting by Tigger Johnson; production stage manager, Sue Volans; fight director, Kate Waters.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2014

The agent Jonny Geller and the head of Faber Digital, Henry Volans, investigate how writers can survive in a new publishing landscape.

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2013

Chamælion.—This small constellation lies south of Volans, and north of Mensa and Octans.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard

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