Vulpecula
[ vuhl-pek-yuh-luh ]
/ vʌlˈpɛk yə lə /
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noun, genitive Vul·pec·u·lae [vuhl-pek-yuh-lee]. /vʌlˈpɛk yəˌli/. Astronomy.
the Little Fox, a northern constellation between Cygnus and Aquila.
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Origin of Vulpecula
Words nearby Vulpecula
vulgus, vulned, vulnerability, vulnerable, vulnerary, Vulpecula, vulpecular, vulpicide, vulpine, vulture, vulturine
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How to use Vulpecula in a sentence
Underneath Cygnus we notice the small constellation Vulpecula.
Pleasures of the telescope|Garrett ServissThis one posterior cardinal is usually on the right side; but it may be on the left side, for instance in Trichosurus vulpecula.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia|Frank Evers BeddardI declare you are too clever; the constellation you've turned up on the globe is vulpecula et anser.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
British Dictionary definitions for Vulpecula
Vulpecula
/ (vʌlˈpɛkjʊlə) /
noun Latin genitive Vulpeculae (vʌlˈpɛkjʊˌliː)
a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cygnus and Aquila
Word Origin for Vulpecula
C19: from Latin: a little fox, from vulpēs a fox
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