Ara (Noun)
Meaning 1
A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The constellation Ara is named after the Latin word for 'altar' and is associated with the myth of the altar built by the gods in Greek mythology.
- Ara is a relatively small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
- The brightest star in the constellation Ara is Beta Arae, which is an orange giant located about 600 light-years from Earth.
- Ara is best visible in the southern hemisphere during the months of June and July when it is highest in the sky.
- The constellation Ara is also home to several interesting deep-sky objects, including the open cluster NGC 6193.
Meaning 2
Macaws.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blue-throated macaw is a critically endangered species of ara native to Bolivia.
- Ara is a genus of large, colorful macaws native to the Americas.
- The great green macaw is an extinct species of ara that was once found in Central America.
- Ara ambiguus, also known as the great green macaw, is an extinct species of macaw.
- The blue-and-yellow macaw is a species of ara that is widely kept as a pet.