Definition of Ophiuchus in English:
Ophiuchus
proper nounɒˈfjuːkəsˌäf(ē)ˈyo͞okəs
Astronomy 1A large constellation (the Serpent Bearer or Holder), said to represent a man in the coils of a snake. Both the celestial equator and the ecliptic pass through it, but it is not counted among the signs of the zodiac.
- 1.1as genitive Ophiuchi /ɒˈfjuːkʌɪ/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Ophiuchus.
Origin
Via Latin from Greek Ophioukos.
Rhymes
fucus, Lucas, mucous, mucus, soukous
Definition of Ophiuchus in US English:
Ophiuchus
proper nounˌäf(ē)ˈyo͞okəs
Astronomy 1A large constellation (the Serpent Bearer or Holder), said to represent a man in the coils of a snake. Both the celestial equator and the ecliptic pass through it, but it is not counted among the signs of the zodiac.
- 1.1as genitive Ophiuchi /ˌäf(ē)ˈyo͞okī, ˌōf(ē)-/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation Ophiuchus.
Origin
Via Latin from Greek Ophioukos.