Associations to the word «Apus»

Wiktionary

APUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Apodidae   — the swifts. They resemble swallows but have shorter tails.
APUS, proper noun. (constellation): A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a bird of paradise.
APUS, noun. Plural of APU
APUS APUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Apodidae   — the common swift.

Dictionary definition

APUS, noun. A constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Octans.
APUS, noun. Type genus.

Wise words

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