con·stel·la·tion 
/ˌkɑ:nstəˈleɪʃən/ noun
plural con·stel·la·tions /ˌkɑ:nstəˈleɪʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name
▪ The constellation Ursa Major contains the stars of the Big Dipper. 2 formal : a group of people or things that are similar in some way
▪ A large constellation of relatives and friends attended the funeral. ▪ The patient presented a constellation of symptoms.
▪ The constellation Ursa Major contains the stars of the Big Dipper.
▪ A large constellation of relatives and friends attended the funeral. ▪ The patient presented a constellation of symptoms.
