About The Word Ophiuchus
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Ophiuchus
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What's The Definition Of Ophiuchus?
[n] a large constellation in the equatorial region between Hercules and Scorpius
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ophiuchus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ophiuchus: See Also | constellation Ophiuchus In Webster's Dictionary \O`phi*u"chus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, lit., holding a
serpent; 'o`fis a serpent + ? to hold.] (Astron.)
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, delineated as a
man holding a serpent in his hands; -- called also
{Serpentarius}.
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