Ophiuchus

[ of-ee-yoo-kuhs, oh-fee- ]

/ ˌɒf iˈyu kəs, ˌoʊ fi- /

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noun, genitive Oph·i·u·chi

[of-ee-yoo-kahy, oh-fee-]. /ˌɒf iˈyu kaɪ, ˌoʊ fi-/. Astronomy.

the Serpent Bearer, a constellation on the celestial equator between Libra and Aquila.

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Words nearby Ophiuchus

ophiology, ophiophagous, Ophir, ophite, ophitic, Ophiuchus, ophiuroid, ophthal., ophthalm-, ophthalmia, ophthalmia neonatorum

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How to use Ophiuchus in a sentence

The southern part of the constellation Ophiuchus is almost inextricably mingled with Scorpio.
Pleasures of the telescope|Garrett Serviss
We now pass northward to the region covered by map No. 14, including the remainder of Ophiuchus and Serpens.
Pleasures of the telescope|Garrett Serviss
Esmun was represented with a serpent in his hand as the serpent-holder (Ophiuchus), and his head as surrounded by eight rays.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI)|Max Duncker
In 1604 Kepler recorded a similar star in the constellation of Ophiuchus which grew to be as bright as Jupiter.
Astronomy of To-day|Cecil G. Dolmage

Now that they have their valuable cargo ready to go, how can they get it off Ophiuchus without help?
Think Yourself to Death|C.H. Thames

British Dictionary definitions for Ophiuchus

Ophiuchus

/ (ɒˈfjuːkəs) /

noun Latin genitive Ophiuchi (ɒˈfjuːkaɪ)

a large constellation lying on the celestial equator between Hercules and Scorpius and containing the dark nebula, Ophiuchus Nebula

Word Origin for Ophiuchus

C17: via Latin from Greek Ophioukhos, from ophis snake + ekhein to hold

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