dorado

/də'rɑ:dou/
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dorado

A small telescope points toward the constellation Dorado in the night sky.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A constellation in the southern hemisphere: "Dorado" is the name of a constellation located near the constellations Reticulum and Pictor. It is notable for containing most of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
    • A type of fish: In zoology, "dorado" refers to a large, brightly colored marine fish, also commonly known as the dolphinfish or mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus).
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Constellation): The Dorado constellation is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere.Astronomers study the Large Magellanic Cloud within Dorado.

  • Noun (Fish): The fishermen caught a magnificent dorado today.Dorado is a popular game fish known for its vibrant colors.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Swordfish of Dorado": A historical name sometimes used for the constellation, referencing its shape.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mahi-mahi (n): Another common name for the dorado fish, used especially in culinary contexts.
  • Dolphinfish (n): An alternative name for the dorado fish. (Note: This is not the mammal dolphin.)
Synonyms
  • For the fish: Dolphinfish, mahi-mahi.
  • For the constellation: (There is no common synonym; it is a proper astronomical name.)
Related Phrases
  • "Golden Dorado": Refers specifically to a different freshwater game fish () found in South American rivers.
Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms directly using the word "dorado".)

dorado

A small telescope points toward the constellation Dorado in the night sky.

Noun
  1. a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud

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