Meaning
One of a collection of 36 small constellations or zodiacal subdivisions that appear heliacally at intervals of 10 days or are separated by approximately 10 degrees.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Late Latin decānus.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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