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DictionaryhydraSouthern constellation
proper noun

hydra

A large constellation in the southern sky.

Hydra stretches across a wide area of the southern sky.

Etymology
hydraGreekmythical water serpent

The constellation takes its name from the mythological water serpent. Its long, winding arrangement of stars supplied the celestial figure associated with that creature.

More examples

  • Our star chart shows Hydra just below Leo.
  • We look for Hydra on clear spring evenings.
  • Alphard is the brightest star in Hydra.

Forms

Hydra