An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Apus
  مرغ ِ بهشتی  
Morq-e behešti (#)
Fr.: Oiseau de paradis  

The Bird of Paradise. A constellation in the southern hemisphere, at R.A. = 16 h, Dec. = -75°. Abbreviation: Aps; genitive form: Apodis.

Etymology (EN): L. apus “a kind of swallow,” from Gk. apous “without feet, sand martin,” from → a- “without”

  • pous “foot”.

Etymology (PE): Morq-e behešti “bird of paradise,” from morq “bird” + behešt “paradise”.