Triangulum

[ trahy-ang-gyuh-luh m ]

/ traɪˈæŋ gyə ləm /

noun, genitive Tri·an·gu·li [trahy-ang-gyuh-lahy] /traɪˈæŋ gyəˌlaɪ/. Astronomy.

the Triangle, a northern constellation between Pisces and Perseus.

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Origin of Triangulum

Borrowed into English from New Latin around 1545–55

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Example sentences from the Web for triangulum

The Andromeda Nebula is apparently less advanced toward transformation into stellar bodies than is that in Triangulum.
Curiosities of the Sky|Garrett Serviss
Triangulum and Aries are two rather inconspicuous constellations that lie on, or close to, the meridian at this time.
Astronomy for Young Folks|Isabel Martin Lewis
Triangulum is a very ancient constellation, being formerly named Deltoton, from the Greek letter Delta Δ.
A Field Book of the Stars|William Tyler Olcott

British Dictionary definitions for triangulum

Triangulum

/ (traɪˈæŋɡjʊləm) /

noun Latin genitive Trianguli (traɪˈæŋɡjʊˌlaɪ)

a small triangular constellation in the N hemisphere, close to Perseus and Aries

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