hyades

/haɪˈædiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a constellation in the constellation Taurus, represented as a group of stars forming the face of a woman weeping for the death of her brother, Hyas; or a group of stars forming the face of a woman, especially in the constellation Taurus

“The ancient astronomers were able to locate the Hyades constellation in the night sky.”

Synonyms

  • constellation
  • group of stars

Antonyms

  • bright object
  • sun