1. grus - Noun
2. Grus - Proper noun
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes
Source: WordNetBayer straightened the tail of Piscis Austrinus to make way for Grus in his Uranometria. Source: Internet
Grus first appeared on a 35-cm (14 in) diameter celestial globe published in 1598 in Amsterdam by Plancius and Jodocus Hondius and was depicted in Johann Bayer 's star atlas Uranometria of 1603. Source: Internet
Conversely, Gould dropped Lacaille's Sigma as he thought it was too dim. citation Grus has several bright stars. Source: Internet
Grus lives in Rosebud, where she is also in her sixth term as Mayor. Source: Internet
It is named for the Japanese crane (Grus japonensis), which also has a red spot on its head. Source: Internet
Phoenix and the neighbouring constellation of Grus together were seen by Julius Schiller as portraying Aaron the High Priest. Source: Internet