quadrans

[ kwod-ranz ]

noun

, plural quad·ran·tes [kwo-, dran, -teez].

1. a bronze coin of ancient Rome, the fourth part of an as.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadrans¹

From the Latin word quadrāns literally, fourth part

Example Sentences

The year starts with the Quadrantid meteor shower, named after Quadrans Muralis, an archaic constellation that modern astronomers lump in with the constellation known as Boötes.

From New York Times

The Quadrantids get their name from the obsolete constellation Quadrans Muralis, which fell out of favor in the 1920s.

From National Geographic

This is the site of Quadrans Muralis, a constellation no longer recognized by astronomers but which gave the Quadrantids their name.

From National Geographic

This is the site of Quadrans Muralis, a constellation no longer recognized by astronomers but which gave the Quadrantids their name.

From National Geographic

This is the site of Quadrans Muralis, a constellation no longer recognized by astronomers but which gave the Quadrantids their name.

From National Geographic