Ophiuchus
English
Etymology
From Latin Ophiūchus, from Ancient Greek Ὀφιοῦχος (“serpent-handler”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: [ˌoʊfiˈjukəs]
Proper noun
Ophiuchus
- (astronomy) A zodiacal constellation of the northern summer said to depict a man (Asclepius) holding a serpent; the serpent is the constellation Serpens.
Usage notes
Although it is not a member of the traditional twelve signs of the zodiac, the sun does pass through the constellation as defined by the IAU.
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Translations
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer
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