Ophiuchus

[ of-ee-yoo-kuh s, oh-fee- ]

/ ˌɒf iˈyu kəs, ˌoʊ fi- /

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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Examples from the Web for ophiuchus

The few who did not spent the rest of their days working for cooperation between Ophiuchus and the rest of the Galactic League.
Think Yourself to Death|C.H. Thames
Just south of Serpens and Ophiuchus lies one of the most beautiful and easily recognized constellations in the heavens.
Astronomy for Young Folks|Isabel Martin Lewis
Ophiuchus has been held to represent the famous physician Æsculapius.
Astronomy with an Opera-glass|Garrett Putman Serviss
Even the vertical stars of the constellations Aquila and Ophiuchus, shine with a flickering and less planetary light.
The Philosophy of the Weather|Thomas Belden Butler

Let's suppose someone came along—the Denebians in this case—and found something they wanted very badly on Ophiuchus.
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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