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Volans

American  
[voh-lanz] / ˈvoʊ lænz /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Volantis
  1. the Flying Fish, a southern constellation between Carina and Hydrus.


Volans British  
/ ˈvəʊlænz /

noun

  1. a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus

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Etymology

Origin of Volans

< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly

Example Sentences

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John Elkington, founder of Volans, is an authority on corporate sustainability and he believes the tide is turning.

From BBC

The trees around Washington are full of Glaucomys Volans, the Southern flying squirrel.

From Washington Post

“What is remarkable is that Interface has stuck with Mission Zero through thick and thin,” says John Elkington, executive chairman of Volans, a London-based consultant, and a leading authority on corporate sustainability.

From BusinessWeek

The agent Jonny Geller and the head of Faber Digital, Henry Volans, investigate how writers can survive in a new publishing landscape.

From The Guardian

At Mobile Culture, Whitby was presenting with book publisher Faber's head of digital Henry Volans.

From The Guardian