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

1. Origin: L, a pump, Gr, hold of a ship. The spiral tubular proboscis of lepidopterous insects. See Lepidoptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antlia

antiziganism
antizoning
antizoo
antizymic
antizymotic
antizymotics
antler moth
antlered
antlered god
antlerite
antlerless
antlerlike
antlers
antless
antlia
antliae
antliate
antlike
antlion
antlion fly
antlions
antly
antoeci
antoecian
antofine
antoikoi
antojito
antojitos
antoniniani

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