Ce·tus

(sē′təs)

A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Aquarius and Eridanus.

[Latin cētus, whale, from Greek kētos, sea monster, whale, of unknown origin.]

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Cetus

(ˈsiːtəs)

n, Latin genitive Ceti (ˈsiːtaɪ)

(Astronomy) a large constellation on the celestial equator near Pisces and Aquarius. It contains the variable star Mira Ceti

[Latin: whale]

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Ce•tus

(ˈsi təs, ˈseɪ-)

n. gen. Ce•ti (ˈsi taɪ, ˈseɪ ti)

the Whale, a constellation lying above the equator.

[< Latin; see cetacean]

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Cetus - a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius

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References in classic literature

"Don't tell me, Maggie; Sunt etiam volucrum -- Sunt etiam volucrum -- ut ostrea, cetus "

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One of these is Cetus, commonly known as 'the whale' but also as the 'sea monster'--which is perhaps a more accurate description from legend.

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