Musca

[muhs-kuh]

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Muscae 

1. the Fly, a small southern constellation between Crux and Chamaeleon.

Musca

/ ˈmʌskə /

noun

1. a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Musca¹

< New Latin, Latin: a fly

Word History and Origins

Origin of Musca¹

Latin: a fly

Example Sentences

"Globally we have a lower risk profile than rivals, which means we may profit less from volatility," said Credit Agricole deputy CEO Xavier Musca.

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Musca domestica, otherwise known as the common housefly, is known to be a mechanical vector of pathogens.

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Named TYC 8998-760-1 and located about 300 light-years from Earth in the constellation Musca, the star is similar in mass to the sun.

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The star — officially known as TYC 8998-760-1 and located in the Musca, or the Fly, constellation — is barely 17 million years old.

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The star - officially known as TYC 8998-760-1 and located in the Musca, or the Fly, constellation - is barely 17 million years old.

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