Quadrans Muralis

proper noun

A former constellation between Boötes and Draco, near the tail of Ursa Major.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. obsoleteastronomyA former constellation between Boötes and Draco, near the tail of Ursa Major.

Origin

Latin, meaning "mural quadrant".

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Quadrans Muralis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Quadrans%20Muralis

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