grus

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near PhoenixSynonyms: GrusCrane
  2. type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranesSynonyms: Grusgenus Grus
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Grus \Grus\ prop. n. [L. the crane.] (Astron.) A constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere between Indus and Piscis Austrinus. [PJC]
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