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Equuleus
E·quu·le·us E5197450 (ĭ-kwo͝ol′ē-əs)n. A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, between Pegasus and Aquila.
[Modern Latin, from Latin eculeus, equuleus, small horse, foal, diminutive of equus, horse; see ekwo- in Indo-European roots.]Equuleus (ɛˈkwʊlɪəs) n, Latin genitive Equulei (ɛˈkwʊlɪˌaɪ) (Celestial Objects) a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere between Pegasus and Aquarius[from Latin: a young horse, from equus horse]TranslationsEquuleus
Equuleus (i-kwoo -lee-ŭs) (Little Horse) A very small inconspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus, the brightest star (γ) being a triple star of 4th magnitude. Delta (δ) and Beta (β) are double stars. Abbrev.: Equ; genitive form: Equulei; approx. position: RA 21h, dec +7°; area: 72 sq deg.Equuleus[e′kwül·ē·əs] (astronomy) A northern constellation near Aquarius, right ascension 21 hours, declination 10° north. Abbreviated Equl. Also known as Little Horse. Equuleus
EQUULEUS. The name of a kind of rack for extorting confessions. Encyc. Lond. |