decan
Meanings
noun
- 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
- To remove (something, especially nuclear reactor fuel) from a can or similar protective enclosure, cladding, etc.
name
- Alternative spelling of Deccan.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Late Latin decānus.
Derived words
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