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Definition of Grus
1. Noun. A small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix.
2. Noun. Type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes.
Exact synonyms: Genus Grus
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Gruidae, Gruidae
Member holonyms: Grus Americana, Whooper, Whooping Crane
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Family Gruidae, Gruidae
Member holonyms: Grus Americana, Whooper, Whooping Crane
Definition of Grus
1. Proper noun. (constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a crane. It contains the star Alnair and lies south of the constellation Piscis Austrinis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com