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Volans
[ voh-lanz ]
noun
- the Flying Fish, a southern constellation between Carina and Hydrus.
Volans
/ ˈvəʊlænz /
noun
- a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Volans1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Volans1
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Example Sentences
He began the great work entitled Bibliotheca volans, the fourth section of which brought grievous trouble upon its author.
The draco volans is a small lizard, and the only reptile possessing the capacity of flight.
The annexed cut represents a dragon volant, as borne in the arms of Raynon of Kent, and the draco volans of the zoologists.
Discipulum signat species aquilina pudicum, Vox cujus nubes transit ad astra volans.
Here I saw a flying squirrel (Sciurus volans) from Tavasthia.
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