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Microscopium

[ mahy-kruh-skoh-pee-uhm ]

noun

, Astronomy.
, genitive Mi·cro·sco·pi·i [mahy-kr, uh, -, skoh, -pee-ahy].
  1. the Microscope, a small southern constellation south of Capricorn.


Microscopium

/ ˌmaɪkrəˈskəʊpɪəm /

noun

  1. a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Sagittarius and Capricornus
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Microscopium1

From New Latin
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Example Sentences

Indus.—This constellation lies north of Octans, and south of Sagittarius, Microscopium, and Grus.

Since his work, and Lewenhock's 'Microscopium', the question is settled in physics; but whether in metaphysics, is not quite so clear.

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