constellation

  1. Noun.  An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.
  2. Noun.  An image associated with a group of stars.
  3. Noun.  (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
  4. Noun.  (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
  5. Noun.  (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
  6. Noun.  a configuration or grouping.

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