Volans

[ voh-lanz ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Vo·lan·tis [voh-, lan, -tis].

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

Volans

/ ˈvəʊlænz /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Volans¹

< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly

Word History and Origins

Origin of Volans¹

C19: from Latin, literally: flying, from volāre to fly

Example Sentences

He began the great work entitled Bibliotheca volans, the fourth section of which brought grievous trouble upon its author.

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The draco volans is a small lizard, and the only reptile possessing the capacity of flight.

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The annexed cut represents a dragon volant, as borne in the arms of Raynon of Kent, and the draco volans of the zoologists.

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Discipulum signat species aquilina pudicum, Vox cujus nubes transit ad astra volans.

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Here I saw a flying squirrel (Sciurus volans) from Tavasthia.

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