Southern Cross

noun

: four bright stars in the southern hemisphere that are situated as if at the extremities of a Latin cross

also : the constellation of which these four stars are the brightest

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Southern Cross

noun

: four bright stars in the southern hemisphere that are placed as if at the ends of a cross

also : the group of stars of which these four are the brightest