How Do You Spell APUS?

Pronunciation: [ɐpjˈuːz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of "apus" is /ˈeɪpəs/. The first sound, /eɪ/, is a diphthong, which means it is a combination of two vowel sounds, in this case /e/ and /ɪ/. The second sound, /p/, is a voiceless bilabial stop; this means that air is blocked at the lips without any vibration in the vocal cords. The third sound, /ə/, is a schwa, which is an unstressed vowel sound that is often described as the "neutral" sound. The final sound, /s/, is a voiceless alveolar fricative, produced by air passing through a narrow channel created by the tongue and the alveolar ridge.

APUS Meaning and Definition

1. Apus refers to a southern constellation located in the celestial southern hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern-day constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The name "Apus" is derived from the Latin word for "bird of paradise." The constellation was introduced by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius during the late 16th century.

   Apus is a relatively small constellation with no bright stars, and it is mainly visible from the southernmost regions of the Earth. It can be seen by observers in parts of South America, southern Africa, and Australia during certain periods of the year. Apus is situated near the South Celestial Pole, which makes it circumpolar, meaning it is always visible in the night sky for observers located at high southern latitudes.

   The constellation represents a bird, possibly a mythical bird, lacking clear origins in ancient legends or myths. It is often depicted as a small bird with elongated feathers, resembling the bird of paradise or a hummingbird. Although it lacks notable deep-sky objects, Apus shares borders with other constellations like Octans, Pavo, Musca, and Chamaeleon. Despite its faint appearance, Apus serves as a significant marker for navigation and as an identifier of the celestial southern hemisphere.

2. A monster without feet, usually with entire absence of the lower extremities.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. A bird so called because it did not use its feet; a martinet; in astron., a constellation near the S. pole.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for APUS

• apuws
• apusw
• pus
• aups
• aapus
• appus
• apuus
• apuss
• ipus
• epus
• axus
• arus
• aqus
• ap5s
• apqs
• apws
• apu3
• apuc
• apuq
• apu s

Etymology of APUS

The word "apus" has its origin in Latin. It is derived from the Latin noun "apodes", the accusative plural of "apus", which means "footless" or "legless". This Latin term, in turn, was borrowed from the Greek word "ápous" (ἄπους), also meaning "footless".

Similar spelling words for APUS

• apios,
• apis,
• aphasia,
• apc,
• apse,
• apish,
• apex,
• apsu,
• aphis,
• appease,
• appose.

Plural form of APUS is APUSES