Antlia

[ ant-lee-uh ]

noun

plural: Antliae [ant, -lee-ee] genitive: Antliae [ant, -lee-ee]

1. Astronomy. the Air Pump, a small southern constellation between Vela and Hydra.
2. (lowercase) Entomology. the proboscis of a lepidopterous insect.

Antlia

/ ˈæntlɪə /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the S hemisphere close to Hydra and Vela

Other Words From

• ant·li·ate [ant, -lee-eyt], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antlia¹

< Latin antlia pump, machine for drawing water < Greek antlía bilgewater, a ship's hold, equivalent to ántl ( os ) the hold (of a ship), bilge water + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antlia¹

C19: from Latin, from Greek: bucket

Example Sentences

Astronomers have discovered a dwarf galaxy, called Antlia 2, that is one-third the size of the Milky Way itself lurking on the far side of our galaxy.

From Science Magazine

Astronomers have discovered a dwarf galaxy, called Antlia 2, that is one-third the size of the Milky Way itself.

From Science Magazine

‘Antlia Pneumatica’ No, the title isn’t Greek for “The Big Chill.”

From New York Times

But for most of “Antlia Pneumatica,” time feels oppressively real and long.

From New York Times

Unlike Washburn’s wildly surreal, futuristic “Mr. Burns,” ”Antlia Pneumatica” is a tender examination of everyday concerns, including lapsed friendships, regrets, parenting and death, with dark humor and some supernatural undertones.

From Washington Times