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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAquarid
/ˈækwəˌrɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A meteor shower that occurs annually when Earth passes through the debris left by the comet 96P/Machholz.
"The Aquarids are best viewed in the early morning hours when the sky is darkest." - 2
Any of several meteor showers that are associated with the constellation Aquarius.
"During the peak of the Aquarids, stargazers can see dozens of meteors per hour."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Aquarid' derives from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning 'water', combined with the suffix '-id', which denotes a relationship or belonging. It refers to meteor showers associated with the constellation Aquarius, reflecting the historical connection between celestial events and water symbolism in various cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Aquarid" is said worldwide
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Aquarides
Transliteration: a-ka-ri-d
"Les Aquarides sont visibles chaque année en mai."
Aquariden
Transliteration: a-kva-ri-den
"Die Aquariden sind ein jährlicher Meteorstrom."
Aquaridi
Transliteration: a-kwa-ri-di
"Gli Aquaridi possono essere osservati in maggio."
Acuáridas
Transliteration: a-kwa-ri-das
"Las Acuáridas son visibles en la primavera."
Acuáridas
Transliteration: a-kwa-ri-das
"As Acuáridas são um espetáculo de meteoros."
एक्वारिड्स
Transliteration: ek-vaar-ids
"एक्वारिड्स हर साल मई में देखे जा सकते हैं।"
水瓶座流星雨
Transliteration: Shuǐpíngzuò liúxīngyǔ
"水瓶座流星雨每年都会出现。"
물병자리 유성우
Transliteration: Mulbyeongjari yuseongu
"물병자리 유성우는 매년 5월에 관측됩니다."
水瓶座の流星群
Transliteration: Suibinzan no ryūseigun
"水瓶座の流星群は毎年観測されます。"
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