Cyg·nus
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Definition of Cygnus
: a northern constellation between Lyra and Pegasus in the Milky Way
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“Cygnus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cygnus. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Cygnus was in 1551
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