Pronunciation: [səlˈɛsts] (IPA) 
The word "celestes" is spelled with three syllables: /səˈlɛs.tiːz/. The first syllable "sə" is pronounced like the "s" in "sun", followed by "lɛs", with the "e" sound as in "pet". The final syllable "tiːz" is pronounced with a long "ee" sound and a "z" at the end. "Celestes" is a plural form of the noun "celeste", meaning "heavenly" or "pertaining to the sky". It is commonly used in astronomy and mythology.
Celestes is a noun that refers to a group of individuals or beings considered divine or heavenly. Derived from the Latin word "celestis," meaning heavenly, the term is commonly used to describe celestial beings, heavenly bodies, or divine entities in various mythologies, religious texts, and folklore.
In religious contexts, celestes often describe angelic beings or deities associated with the heavens or the divine realm. They are often depicted as beings of great power, purity, and beauty, residing in the celestial realm.
In astronomy, the term celestes refers to heavenly bodies such as planets, stars, or other celestial objects present in space. These objects are often considered to have an otherworldly or divine quality due to their magnificent appearance and their distance from Earth.
In literature and artistic expressions, the term celestes can be used metaphorically to describe something of great beauty, spirituality, or rarity. It can also refer to a person who is perceived as having celestial or godlike qualities – someone who is revered, admired, or considered to be of exceptional character.
Overall, celestes encompasses the idea of heavenly, divine, or ethereal beings, objects, or qualities that are associated with the heavens or the realm of the divine.
The word celestes derives from the Latin word caelestis, which means heavenly or celestial. It ultimately comes from the Latin word caelum, meaning sky or heaven.
