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词汇 Quadrantid
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Definition of Quadrantid in English:

Quadrantid

noun kwɒˈdrantɪd
Astronomy
  • Any of a shower of meteors which appear to radiate from the constellation Boötes (in a part formerly regarded as a distinct constellation, Quadrans Muralis) in early January.

adjective kwɒˈdrantɪd
Astronomy
  • Designating this shower of meteors; of or relating to the Quadrantids.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in George F. Chambers (1841–1915). From post-classical Latin quadrant-, quadrans + -id, after Perseid.

Definition of Quadrantid in US English:

Quadrantid

nounkwɒˈdrantɪd
Astronomy
  • Any of a shower of meteors which appear to radiate from the constellation Boötes (in a part formerly regarded as a distinct constellation, Quadrans Muralis) in early January.

adjectivekwɒˈdrantɪd
Astronomy
  • Designating this shower of meteors; of or relating to the Quadrantids.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in George F. Chambers (1841–1915). From post-classical Latin quadrant-, quadrans + -id, after Perseid.

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