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grus

/ɡrʌs/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant soit une petite constellation de l'hémisphère sud près du Phénix, soit le genre type de la famille des Gruidae (grues).

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B2formalcommonscientific/ɡrʌs/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to either a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix, or the type genus of the Gruidae family (typical cranes).

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant soit une petite constellation de l'hémisphère sud près du Phénix, soit le genre type de la famille des Gruidae (grues).
  1. Constellation C1 formal scientific

    A small constellation in the southern hemisphere, located near Phoenix and Tucana.

    • Grus is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere during spring.
    • The constellation Grus contains several notable stars, including Alnair.
    • Astronomers use Grus as a reference point for deep-sky observations.

    🇫🇷Grue (constellation)

    Synonymes: crane

  2. Genus of birds C1 formal scientific

    The type genus of the family Gruidae, comprising typical cranes.

    • The genus Grus includes several species of large, long-legged birds.
    • Cranes of the genus Grus are known for their elaborate courtship dances.
    • Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of Grus species.

    🇫🇷Grue (genre d'oiseaux)