Volans

American  

[voh-lanz] / ˈvoʊ lænz /

noun

Astronomy.

• Volantis
  genitive

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

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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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Volans Volantis

The newly confirmed planets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, orbit an F7-type dwarf star about 1,110 light years from Earth in the southern constellation Volans.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

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

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2020

“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 ● Sep. 4, 2014

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn; sets and costumes by Jane Bee Brown; lighting by Tigger Johnson; production stage manager, Sue Volans; fight director, Kate Waters.

From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2014

Volans, the Flying Fish, is north of Mensa, and south and west of Argo.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by J. Ellard Gore

Dylan Volantis of Westlake loaded the bases on three hit batters.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024

Dylan Volantis struck out 10 with no walks in five scoreless innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2024

Dylan Volantis struck out 10 in seven innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2024

Volantis struck out eight in six scoreless innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

It was the fashion in the Free City of Volantis to tattoo the faces of slaves and servants; from neck to scalp the boy's skin had been patterned in squares of red and green motley.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin