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aurora australis
[ aw-strey-lis ]
noun
, Meteorology.
- the aurora of the Southern Hemisphere.
aurora australis
/ ɒˈstreɪlɪs /
noun
- sometimes capital the aurora seen around the South Pole Also calledsouthern lights
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aurora australis1
1735–45; < New Latin: southern aurora; austral 1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aurora australis1
New Latin: southern aurora
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Example Sentences
The nightly displays of aurora australis were not very brilliant as the moon was nearing the full.
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We made many excellent observations of the aurora australis in all parts of the heavens.
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No; it is one of the few really intense appearances of the aurora australis that receives us now.
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We observed the aurora australis many times, but only a few of its appearances were specially powerful.
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The 'aurora australis' is sometimes seen, but is not distinguished by superior brilliancy.
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