Pictor

[ pik-ter ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Pic·to·res [pik-, tawr, -is, -, tohr, -].

1. the Painter, a southern constellation between Dorado and Carina.

Pictor

/ ˈpɪktə /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Dorado and Carina

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pictor¹

Latin: painter

Example Sentences

Pictor Labs uses AI to quickly analyze tissue samples digitally.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking a page out of Ridley Scott's Alien trilogy, the real villain of The Rig isn't apparent until the end, when more information about Pictor Energy comes to light.

From Salon

Memphis released the report Thursday after hiring The Pictor Group to review the program following complaints of abuse and harassment.

From Seattle Times

It says Hatfield-Clubb has accepted a senior partner position with the Pictor Group, an intercollegiate athletics consulting firm.

From Washington Times

The Pictor A galaxy, some 500 million light-years from Earth, has a supermassive black hole at its center.

From National Geographic