Puppis

[ puhp-is ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Pup·pis.

1. the Stern, a southern constellation: one of the subordinate constellations into which Argo is divided.

Puppis

/ ˈpʌpɪs /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Vela and Canis Major, a section of which is crossed by the Milky Way

Word History and Origins

Origin of Puppis¹

< Latin: stern of a ship, poop

Word History and Origins

Origin of Puppis¹

Latin: the ship, the poop of a ship

Example Sentences

The beautiful image shows the star RS Puppis, at the center, surrounded by what the space agency calls a "gossamer cocoon of reflective dust" that's lit up by the sparkling star.

From Fox News

The material shed by a dying star called L2 Puppis is forming a new nebula with two wings.

From Forbes

The bright southern hemisphere star RS Puppis, at the center of the image, is surrounded by reflective dust that is illuminated by the star.

From Time

According to Dr. A. W. Roberts, the components of the following “Algol variables” “revolve in contact”: V Puppis, X Carinæ, β Lyræ, and υ Pegasi.

From Project Gutenberg

An extreme example of this is found in the remarkable star V. Puppis, an Algol variable of the southern hemisphere.

From Project Gutenberg