Lupus
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- proper noun
- Specialized
- Astronomers often study Lupus for its interesting star formations and location near Centaurus.
- Canis lupus
Examples
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Many cultures have myths related to the constellation Lupus, representing a wolf in their star lore.
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From the stars of Serpens, Scorpio, Leo Major, and Lupus, he sees the Burning Chariot, the False Book, the Lesser Wing, Atlantis.
Fiction book (1999) -
On a clear night, you can spot the constellation Lupus along with other southern celestial wonders.
Compounds
- Specialized
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A large wild dog called the gray wolf that lives in forests in North America, Eurasia, and North Africa
- Specialized
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A long-term illness in which the body's defence attacks the skin, joints, and other parts
- Specialized
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A long-term disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, causing tiredness, joint pain, and skin rash
- Archaic
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A long-lasting skin infection from tuberculosis that causes deep slow-healing sores on the face
- Specialized
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A long-lasting skin condition that makes red patches on the cheeks and bridge of the nose
- Specialized
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A large white wolf that lives in the Arctic with a black tip on its tail
- Specialized
A disease in which the immune system attacks many body parts, causing tiredness, joint pain, and a face rash
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lupus comes from the Latin word lupus, which means 'wolf', and it names a group of stars that people long ago imagined as a wolf. So the constellation Lupus is simply 'the wolf' in the sky, which makes the name easy to remember.