Piscis Austrinus

[ pahy-sis aw-strahy-nuhs, pis-is ]

/ ˈpaɪ sɪs ɔˈstraɪ nəs, ˈpɪs ɪs /

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noun, genitive Pis·cis Aus·tri·ni

[pahy-sis aw-strahy-nahy, pis-is]. /ˈpaɪ sɪs ɔˈstraɪ naɪ, ˈpɪs ɪs/. Astronomy.

the Southern Fish, a southern constellation between Aquarius and Grus, containing the bright star Fomalhaut.

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Words nearby Piscis Austrinus

pisci-, pisciculture, pisciform, piscina, piscine, Piscis Austrinus, piscivorous, pisco, pisé, Pisgah, pish

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How to use Piscis Austrinus in a sentence

Piscis and Pablito were born to inspire each other with mutual love and admiration.
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In spite of his respect for Pablito, Piscis then came to the conclusion that he admired one of the needlewomen.
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"I must get to the bottom of this," returned Pablito, profoundly interested, and leaving Nieves to go over to Piscis.
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During that time they received two visits from Pablito and Piscis; once they came in the tilbury, and once on horseback.
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Piscis meanwhile kept guard at the corner, armed with his formidable stick.
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British Dictionary definitions for Piscis Austrinus

Piscis Austrinus

/ (ˈpɪsɪs ɒˈstraɪnəs, ˈpaɪ-) /

noun Latin genitive Piscis Austrini (ɒˈstraɪnaɪ)

a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Aquarius and Grus and containing the first-magnitude star Fomalhaut

Word Origin for Piscis Austrinus

Latin: the Southern Fish

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