Microscopium

[ mahy-kruh-skoh-pee-uhm ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Mi·cro·sco·pi·i [mahy-kr, uh, -, skoh, -pee-ahy].

1. the Microscope, a small southern constellation south of Capricorn.

Microscopium

/ ˌmaɪkrəˈskəʊpɪəm /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Sagittarius and Capricornus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Microscopium¹

From New Latin

Example Sentences

Indus.—This constellation lies north of Octans, and south of Sagittarius, Microscopium, and Grus.

From Project Gutenberg

Since his work, and Lewenhock's 'Microscopium', the question is settled in physics; but whether in metaphysics, is not quite so clear.

From Project Gutenberg