Antlia

American  

[ant-lee-uh] / ˈænt li ə /

noun

GENITIVE

Antliae

PLURAL

Antliae

1. Astronomy.  the Air Pump, a small southern constellation between Vela and Hydra.

2. (lowercase)  the proboscis of a lepidopterous insect.

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Antlia British  

/ ˈæntlɪə /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the S hemisphere close to Hydra and Vela

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Other Word Forms

• antliate adjective

Etymology

Origin of Antlia

< Latin antlia pump, machine for drawing water < Greek antlía bilgewater, a ship's hold, equivalent to ántl ( os ) the hold (of a ship), bilge water + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

Astronomers have discovered a dwarf galaxy, called Antlia 2, that is one-third the size of the Milky Way itself lurking on the far side of our galaxy.

From Science Magazine

Astronomers have discovered a dwarf galaxy, called Antlia 2, that is one-third the size of the Milky Way itself.

From Science Magazine

‘Antlia Pneumatica’ No, the title isn’t Greek for “The Big Chill.”

From New York Times

But for most of “Antlia Pneumatica,” time feels oppressively real and long.

From New York Times

Unlike Washburn’s wildly surreal, futuristic “Mr. Burns,” ”Antlia Pneumatica” is a tender examination of everyday concerns, including lapsed friendships, regrets, parenting and death, with dark humor and some supernatural undertones.

From Washington Times