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Volans
[ voh-lanz ]
noun
, Astronomy.
, genitive Vo·lan·tis [voh-, lan, -tis].
- 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
< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Volans1
C19: from Latin, literally: flying, from volāre to fly
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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.
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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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