HyperDic: regulus

English > 2 senses of the word Regulus:
NOUNobjectRegulusthe brightest star in Leo
animalRegulus, genus Regulusa genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets
English > Regulus: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningThe brightest star in Leo.
Instance ofstar(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
Member ofLeoA zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo
SpanishRégulo, Regulus
English > Regulus: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets.
Synonymgenus Regulus
Member ofSylviidae, family SylviidaeIn some classifications considered a subfamily (Sylviinae) of the family Muscicapidae
Memberskingletsmall birds resembling warblers but having some of the habits of titmice
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishgenus regulus, regulus
Catalangenus regulus, regulus

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