constellation
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From Middle English constellacioun, constillacioun, from Middle French constellation, from Latin constellātiō < cōn (“‘with’”) + stēlla (“‘star, astral body’”)
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constellation (plural constellations)
- An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.
- An image associated with a group of stars.
- (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
- (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
- (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
- A constellation of possibilities.
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- (arbitrary formation of stars): asterism
- See also Wikisaurus:constellation
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arbitrary formation of stars
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image associated with a group of stars
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astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions
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astrology: configuration of planets
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wide, seemingly unlimited assortment
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[edit] French
[edit] Etymology
From Middle French constellation, from Latin constellātiō < cōn (“‘with’”) + stēlla (“‘star, astral body’”)
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