Hydrus

English

proper noun

Definitions

(constellation) A winter constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a small serpent. It lies between the constellations Mensa and Tucana. It is not to be confused with the constellation Hydra.

Etymology

Derived from Latin hydrus (water serpent) derived from Ancient Greek Ὕδρα (Hydra).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ὕδρα

Gloss

Hydra

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Cognates and derived terms

hydrus Latin
ὕδρος Ancient Greek
Ὕδρα Ancient Greek