decan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
verb
  1. To remove (something, especially nuclear reactor fuel) from a can or similar protective enclosure, cladding, etc.
name
  1. Alternative spelling of Deccan.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛkən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decan.wav /di.kæn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decan2.wav

Word forms

decan decans decanning decanned

Etymology

From Late Latin decānus.

Derived words

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