Grus

[ gruhs, groos ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Gru·is [groo, -is].

1. the Crane, a southern constellation between Indus and Piscis Austrinus.

Grus

/ ɡrʊs /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Phoenix and Piscis Austrinus and containing a first and a second magnitude star

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grus¹

< Latin grūs crane; akin to Greek géranos

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grus¹

via New Latin from Latin: crane

Example Sentences

Held “has come to the decision that it would be impossible for him to bring unity to the parish,” said Bishop Robert Gruss, who called it an “unfortunate situation.”

From Seattle Times

Jennie Gruss, an interior designer, helped Austin bring in color with patterned throw pillows and striped bedding.

From Seattle Times

Grus 200 refers to the transportation of body bags of fallen Russian troops home from the battlefield.

From Los Angeles Times

The company has already increased digital investments, Mr Gruss said, as media consumption and customer behaviours change.

From BBC

“There is a social anxiety that people feel in a disaster,” Mrs. Gruss said.

From New York Times