Apus

English

/ˈeɪpəs/

proper noun

Definitions

(constellation) A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a bird of paradise.

Etymology

Derived from Latin apūs derived from Ancient Greek ἄπους (footless, sand martin).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄπους

Gloss

footless, sand martin

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Cognates and derived terms

apus Latin
apūs Latin
πούς Ancient Greek
ἄπους Ancient Greek