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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCruz do Sul
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɾuz du sul
"A Cruz do Sul é uma constelação importante para os navegadores."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere, shaped like a cross.
"Sailors often used the Southern Cross for navigation during their voyages in the southern oceans." - 2
A symbol of Australia, often depicted in flags and emblems.
"The Southern Cross is featured on the Australian national flag, representing the country's geographical location."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Southern Cross' refers to the constellation Crux, which is prominent in the southern hemisphere. The name is derived from the Latin word 'crux' meaning 'cross', and it has been used since the 16th century by European navigators to help with navigation in the southern seas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Southern Cross" is said worldwide
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Croix du Sud
Transliteration: kʁwa dy syd
"La Croix du Sud est une constellation visible dans l'hémisphère sud."
Südliches Kreuz
Transliteration: ˈzyːdlɪçəs kʁɔʏts
"Das Südliche Kreuz ist eine der bekanntesten Sternbilder der südlichen Hemisphäre."
Croce del Sud
Transliteration: ˈkro.tʃe del sud
"La Croce del Sud è un'importante costellazione per i navigatori."
Cruz del Sur
Transliteration: kɾus del suɾ
"La Cruz del Sur es un símbolo de navegación en el hemisferio sur."
Cruz do Sul
Transliteration: kɾuz du sul
"A Cruz do Sul é uma constelação importante para os navegadores."
दक्षिणी क्रॉस
Transliteration: Dakṣiṇī krôs
"दक्षिणी क्रॉस दक्षिणी गोलार्ध में एक प्रमुख नक्षत्र है।"
南十字星
Transliteration: Nán shí zì xīng
"南十字星是南半球最著名的星座之一。"
남십자성
Transliteration: Nam sipjaseong
"남십자성은 남반구에서 가장 잘 알려진 별자리입니다."
南十字星
Transliteration: Minami jūjisei
"南十字星は南半球で最も有名な星座の一つです。"
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