Monoceros

[ muh-nos-er-uhs ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Mo·noc·er·o·tis [m, uh, -nos-, uh, -, roh, -tis].

1. the Unicorn, a constellation south of Gemini and east of Orion.

Monoceros

/ məˈnɒsərəs /

noun

1. a faint constellation on the celestial equator crossed by the Milky Way and lying close to Orion and Canis Major

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monoceros¹

C14: via Old French from Latin: unicorn, from Greek monokeros with a single horn, from mono- + keras horn

Example Sentences

Turning now to the constellation Monoceros, we shall find a few objects worthy of attention.

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The stars forming the western end of Monoceros are depicted on map No. 1.

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For these particulars of the termes monoceros, I am indebted to Mr. Thwaites, of the Roy.

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The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is found frequently in company with the white whale, and inhabits much the same geographical area.

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This tusk has given to the only species of the genus, M. monoceros, both its generic and specific name.

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