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Ophiuchus
[ of-ee-yoo-kuhs, oh-fee- ]
noun
, Astronomy.
, genitive Oph·i·u·chi [of-ee-, yoo, -kahy, oh-fee-].
- the Serpent Bearer, a constellation on the celestial equator between Libra and Aquila.
Ophiuchus
/ ɒˈfjuːkəs /
noun
- a large constellation lying on the celestial equator between Hercules and Scorpius and containing the dark nebula, Ophiuchus Nebula
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Ophiuchus1
C17: via Latin from Greek Ophioukhos, from ophis snake + ekhein to hold
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Example Sentences
The southern part of the constellation Ophiuchus is almost inextricably mingled with Scorpio.
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We now pass northward to the region covered by map No. 14, including the remainder of Ophiuchus and Serpens.
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Esmun was represented with a serpent in his hand as the serpent-holder (Ophiuchus), and his head as surrounded by eight rays.
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In 1604 Kepler recorded a similar star in the constellation of Ophiuchus which grew to be as bright as Jupiter.
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Now that they have their valuable cargo ready to go, how can they get it off Ophiuchus without help?
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