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constellation noun

  /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ , /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ , [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] , [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩]
  • (modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
 tähdistö, tähtikuvio
  • (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
 tähtikuvio, tähdistö
  • A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.
 joukko, kirjo
  • (figurative) A configuration or grouping of related things.
 joukko, rykelmä
  • (space science) A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.
 muodostelma
  • (sexuality) A network of connections between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between a person, their partner, and that person's partner.
 suhdeverkosto
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