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