CYGNUS

Cygnus, genus Cygnus

(noun) a genus of Anatidae

Cygnus

(noun) a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; contains a black hole

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cyg"nus (sg"ns), n. Etym: [L., a swan.] (Astron.)

Definition: A constellation of the northern hemisphere east of, or following, Lyra; the Swan.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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