Hyades
plural noun
Hy·a·des
| \ ˈhī-ə-ˌdēz
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Definition of Hyades
: a V-shaped cluster of stars in the head of the constellation Taurus held by the ancients to indicate rainy weather when they rise with the sun
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“Hyades.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hyades. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Hyades was in the 14th century
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