constellation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

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• Hyphenation: con‧stel‧la‧tion

Noun

Singular constellation

Plural constellations

1. (astronomy) A constellation is a group of stars which make up an imaginary outline or pattern in the night sky that is identified with a mythological figure.