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<astronomy> A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, delineated as a man holding a serpent in his hands.
Synonyms: Serpentarius.
Origin: L, fr. Gr, lit, holding a serpent; a serpent + to hold.
(01 Mar 1998)
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