Southern Cross

noun

: four bright stars in the southern hemisphere that are situated as if at the extremities of a Latin cross
also : the constellation of which these four stars are the brightest

Examples of Southern Cross in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Christian Swann, a sports and exercise psychology researcher at Southern Cross University in Australia, is very critical of SMART. Gina Jiménez, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2024 The Southern Cross constellation, which is only visible from the southernmost sections of the United States during the spring months, barely broke the horizon. Latria Graham, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024 Citra, Mosaic and Southern Cross hops cut through the unfiltered murk. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024 The bright trails near the southern pole are from Crux, the Southern Cross. Discover Magazine, 18 July 2023 The following year, The Band released their 1975 album Northern Lights - Southern Cross. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2023 The group released two more albums with 1973’s Moondog Matinee and 1975’s Northern Lights – Southern Cross. Spin Staff, Spin, 9 Aug. 2023 The Lure of the Southern Cross The accommodations along astronomy’s Route 66 range from rustic to luxurious. Dennis Overbye Marcos Zegers, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023 Chicken protection Because of the potential for monetary losses, big commercial farms, companies like Southern Cross Poultry require their employees to follow a list of biosecurity measures. Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southern Cross was in 1681

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“Southern Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southern%20Cross. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Southern Cross

noun
: four bright stars in the southern hemisphere that are placed as if at the ends of a cross
also : the group of stars of which these four are the brightest
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