Volans
[voh-lanz]
- the Flying Fish, a southern constellation between Carina and Hydrus.
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Origin of Volans
< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly
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Volans
- a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus
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Word Origin for Volans
C19: from Latin, literally: flying, from volāre to fly
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