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decan.

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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛkən/
  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.

Where this word comes from

From Late Latin decānus.

verb/di.kæn/
  1. To remove (something, especially nuclear reactor fuel) from a can or similar protective enclosure, cladding, etc.

Where this word comes from

From de- + can.

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