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Cygnus

/ˈsɪgnəs/

Definitions of Cygnus
  1. noun
    a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; contains a black hole
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    constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  2. noun
    a genus of Anatidae
    synonyms: genus Cygnus
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    type of:
    bird genus
    a genus of birds
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