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Definition of Antlia
1. Noun. A faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Vela.
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Definition of Antlia
1. n. The spiral tubular proboscis of lepidopterous insects. See Lepidoptera.
Definition of Antlia
1. Proper noun. (constellation): A faint winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a pump. The common English name is "Air pump". ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antlia
1. the sucking proboscis of moths and butterflies [n ANTLIAE]
Medical Definition of Antlia
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Origin: L, a pump, Gr, hold of a ship.