Vulpecula

[ vuhl-pek-yuh-luh ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Vul·pec·u·lae [vuhl-, pek, -y, uh, -lee].

1. the Little Fox, a northern constellation between Cygnus and Aquila.

Vulpecula

/ vʌlˈpɛkjʊlə /

noun

1. a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cygnus and Aquila

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vulpecula¹

1865–70; < Latin vulpēcula, equivalent to vulpē ( s ) fox + -cula -cule ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vulpecula¹

C19: from Latin: a little fox, from vulpēs a fox

Example Sentences

Underneath Cygnus we notice the small constellation Vulpecula.

From Project Gutenberg

This one posterior cardinal is usually on the right side; but it may be on the left side, for instance in Trichosurus vulpecula.

From Project Gutenberg

I declare you are too clever; the constellation you've turned up on the globe is vulpecula et anser.'

From Project Gutenberg