cygnus

Cyg·nus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sig-nuh s]
- /ˈsɪg nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sig-nuh s]
- /ˈsɪg nəs/

Definitions of cygnus word

noun cygnus a constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way. The constellation contains the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant, the intense radio galaxy Cygnus A, and the intense galactic X-ray source Cygnus X–1, which is probably a black hole 3
noun cygnus a king of the Ligurians who is changed into a swan 3
noun cygnus a N constellation in the Milky Way near Lyra, containing the bright star Deneb; the Northern Cross; the Cross; the Swan 3

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cygnus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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