Serpentariusn.
/səːpənˈtɛːrɪəs/ 1. Astronomy. = Ophiuchus n.
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the world > the universe > constellation > Northern constellations > [noun] > Ophiucus
Ophiuchus1556
serpent-bearer1556
Serpentarius1728
1728 E. Chambers Cycl. (at cited word) The Stars in the Constellation Serpentarius in Ptolomy's Catalogue are 29.
1795 T. Maurice Hist. Hindostan I. i. x. 339 Serpentarius..is one of the forty-eight old constellations, and a very near neighbour of the Scorpion.
1868 W. Lockyer & J. N. Lockyer tr. A. Guillemin Heavens (ed. 3) 366 Since the observation of Tycho Brahé, many temporary stars have been seen in the constellations of Serpentarius and Cygnus.
2. Ornithology. The serpent-eater or secretary bird.
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the world > animals > birds > order Falconiformes (falcons, etc.) > [noun] > family Sagittariidae (secretary bird)
serpent-eater1731
secretary1781
secretary bird1781
crane-vulture1885
Serpentarius1893
1893 Public Opin. 10 Nov. 590.
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