cygnus

• Nom propre désignant une constellation de l'hémisphère nord entre Pégase et le Dragon, dans la Voie lactée, contenant un trou noir, ainsi qu'un genre d'oiseaux de la famille des anatidés.

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way, which contains a black hole, and also a genus of birds in the family Anatidae.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formalscientific

   A prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere, located between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way; known for its distinctive cross-like shape and containing a notable black hole.

   Le Cygne

   • Cygnus is easily visible in the summer sky in the northern hemisphere.
   • Astronomers study the black hole located within the Cygnus constellation.
   • The Milky Way passes directly through the Cygnus constellation.

   Synonymesswan

2. B2formalscientific

   A genus of birds in the family Anatidae, which includes swans.

   Genre Cygnus (cygnes)

   • The mute swan belongs to the genus Cygnus.
   • Cygnus species are known for their long necks and graceful swimming.
   • Ornithologists classify all true swans under the genus Cygnus.