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Group of stars on the celestial sphere
countries invented their own constellations, some of which lasted into the early 20th century before today's constellations were internationally recognized
Constellation
2015 novel by Pola Oloixarac
Dark Constellations (Spanish: Las constelaciones oscuras) is a novel by the Argentinian author Pola Oloixarac, published in 2015 by Random House. Roy
Dark_Constellations
Andean dark constellations (Quechua:yana phuyu, lit. 'black cloud'; (Aymara:ch'iyar warawara) are astronomical configurations identified by pre-Columbian
Andean_dark_constellations
Form of pseudotherapy
Family Constellations, also known as Systemic Constellations and Systemic Family Constellations, is a pseudoscientific[failed verification] therapeutic
Family_Constellations
Zodiac constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Sagittarius is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century
Sagittarius_(constellation)
Astronomy by indigenous peoples
Munro, A.M.; Orchiston, W. (2020). "A cultural comparison of the 'dark constellations' in the milky way". Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
Indigenous_astronomy
Satellite constellation providing internet connectivity
Globalstar satellite phone constellations in the early 2000s. In the 2010s, interest in satellite internet constellations reemerged due to the dropping
Satellite internet constellation
Satellite_internet_constellation
Type of interstellar cloud that obscures visible light
molecular clouds, dark nebula make up molecular cloud complexes. Dark nebula form in the night sky apparent dark cloud constellations. Great Rift (astronomy)
Dark_nebula
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Lupus is a constellation of the mid-Southern Sky. Its name is Latin for wolf. Lupus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer
Lupus_(constellation)
(International Astronomical Union) constellation. IAU constellations are areas of the sky. Although there are only 88 IAU constellations, the sky is actually divided
Lists of stars by constellation
Lists_of_stars_by_constellation
Zodiac constellation in the northern hemisphere
Cancer is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for crab and it is commonly
Cancer_(constellation)
Constellation straddling the celestial equator
celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century AD astronomer Ptolemy. It
Orion_(constellation)
Zodiac constellation in the northern hemisphere
Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the
Gemini_(constellation)
Dark nebula in Ophiuchus
Way. The Dark Horse lies in the equatorial constellation Ophiuchus (the Serpent Bearer), near its borders with the more famous constellations Scorpius
Dark_Horse_(astronomy)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Andromeda is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy, and one of the 88 modern constellations. Located in the northern
Andromeda_(constellation)
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Musca (Latin for 'the fly') is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It was one of 12 constellations created by Petrus Plancius from the observations
Musca
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
southeast is a large dark nebula spanning 7° by 5° known as the Coalsack Nebula, portions of which are mapped in the neighbouring constellations of Centaurus
Crux
Interstellar clouds of cosmic dust
distant stars. — Astrophysical Journal (1919) Coalsack Nebula Dark-cloud constellations Emu in the sky (a continuation from Scorpius to Crux) Large Sagittarius
Great_Rift_(astronomy)
Zodiac constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
the night sky, it ranks 29th of the 88 constellations in size. The three-letter abbreviation for the constellation, as adopted by the International Astronomical
Libra_(constellation)
2025 studio album by Doves
album 'Constellations For The Lonely': "It felt like a bad curse was following us"". NME. Retrieved 6 November 2024. "Reviews for Constellations for the
Constellations_for_the_Lonely
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
the 48 classical constellations described by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations designated by the
Ara_(constellation)
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
-TAR-) is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century
Centaurus
Constellation in the Southern Sky
defined in the end of the 16th century. Chamaeleon was one of twelve constellations created by Petrus Plancius from the observations of Pieter Dirkszoon
Chamaeleon
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Cygnus was among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Cygnus contains Deneb
Cygnus_(constellation)
Dark nebula in the constellation Crux
neighboring constellations Centaurus and Musca. The first observation was reported by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón in 1499. It was named "il Canopo fosco" (the dark Canopus)
Coalsack_Nebula
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
[1969]. Constellations. Hamlyn. pp. 234–35. ISBN 0-600-00893-2. Russell, Henry Norris (1922). "The new international symbols for the constellations". Popular
Sculptor_(constellation)
Constellation straddling the celestial equator
snake. The serpent is represented by the constellation Serpens. Ophiuchus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy
Ophiuchus
Appearance of the sky in a clear night
undoing the dark adaptation. Star charts are produced to aid stargazers in identifying constellations and other celestial objects. Constellations are prominent
Night_sky
history of astronomy. Traditional astronomy tends to group stars into constellations or asterisms and give proper names to those, not to individual stars
List_of_proper_names_of_stars
Myths of the Inca civilization
constellations as well as interstellar clouds (dark nebulae) visible from the Southern hemisphere. The fox (Atoq in quechua) is the name for one dark
Inca_mythology
British actress
She is also a two-time Tony Award nominee for her performances in Constellations and King Lear on Broadway. She has won a Golden Globe for her role in
Ruth_Wilson
Zodiac constellation straddling the celestial equator
one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. Taurus is a large and prominent constellation in the Northern
Taurus_(constellation)
Dark nebula in the constellation Orion
as Barnard 33 or B33) is a small dark nebula located about 1,375 light-years (422 pc) from Earth in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is located just
Horsehead_Nebula
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. The Ancient Greeks
Corona_Australis
Sacrifices to the Constellations – Nakshatra Ishti Anuvāka 1: Light Constellations. Deva Nakshatras Anuvāka 2: Dark Constellations. – The Yama Nakshatras
Taittirīya_Brāhmaṇa
Constellation near the celestial equator
century BC. It is now one of the 88 constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. The constellation was also known as Vultur volans (the
Aquila_(constellation)
Obsolete Southern constellation
is one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations, now a grouping of three IAU constellations. It was formerly a single large constellation in the southern sky. The
Argo_Navis
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Cepheus is a constellation in the deep northern sky, named after Cepheus, a king of Aethiopia in Greek mythology. It is one of the 48 constellations listed
Cepheus_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern hemisphere
in the northern sky, which has been defined as one of the 88 modern constellations. It is in the direction of the fourth galactic quadrant, between Leo
Coma_Berenices
1968 book by Jill Tomlinson
gradually persuaded that the dark has its advantages. The book shows what constellations are, especially Orion's belt, and has been adapted as a show at the
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
The_Owl_Who_Was_Afraid_of_the_Dark
Epsilon Normae, which is within this constellation. Andean dark constellations Inca astronomy Huarochirí Manuscript Dark nebula Urton, Gary (2022). At the
Yakana
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
three constellations in square degrees. It is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. The constellation of
Puppis
Constellation straddling the celestial equator
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, measuring 1303 square degrees, and also the longest at over 100 degrees. Its southern end borders
Hydra_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. It is easily
Cassiopeia_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
astronomy) Camelopardalis dark region Citations Ridpath 2001, pp. 92–93. "Camelopardalis, constellation boundary". The Constellations. International Astronomical
Camelopardalis
Argentine writer and journalist
Savage Theories, Roy Kesey, translator (New York: Soho Press, 2017) Dark Constellations, Roy Kesey, translator (New York: Soho Press, 2019) Mona, Adam Morris
Pola_Oloixarac
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
among the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It is located near several other constellations named after ancient
Perseus_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
vin-AT-iss-eye) is one of the 88 constellations designated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). It is a small northern constellation that was created by
Canes_Venatici
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
International Astronomical Union (IAU) when the constellations were established in the 1920s. A small constellation, Triangulum is bordered by Andromeda to the
Triangulum
Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
150 is a dark nebula located in the Cepheus constellation 1200 light years away from Earth. It is also known as the Seahorse Nebula or the Dark Seahorse
Seahorse_Nebula
American actor and musician (born 1978)
He gained recognition for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in The WB/CW dark fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005–2020) and appearing in television
Jensen_Ackles
Mythological interpretations of the origin of the Milky Way
Duane W.; et al. (1 August 2020). "A cultural comparison of the 'dark constellations' in the Milky Way". Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
Milky_Way_in_mythology
Constellation split into two non-contiguous parts
one of the 88 modern constellations designated by the International Astronomical Union. It is unique among the modern constellations in being split into
Serpens
American author
has translated two novels by Pola Oloixarac, Savage Theories and Dark Constellations. Self, John (2 March 2012). "A twisting time-frame adds a surprising
Roy_Kesey
Faint constellation on the celestial equator
north, Canis Major to the south, and Hydra to the east. Other bordering constellations include Canis Minor, Lepus, and Puppis. Monoceros contains only a few
Monoceros
Canadian singer and songwriter
2023). "Q&A: Alt-pop Queen Jade LeMac Talks New EP 'Constellations,' Heartbreak & Channeling Her Dark Side". The Luna Collective. Retrieved August 27, 2024
Jade_LeMac
Scale for measuring the brightness of the night sky
The Bortle dark-sky scale (usually referred to as simply the Bortle scale) is a nine-level numeric scale that measures the night sky's brightness of a
Bortle_scale
Dark galaxy in the Perseus cluster
Candidate Dark Galaxy 2 (CDG-2) is a candidate for a dark galaxy, composed predominantly of dark matter, along with four globular clusters, in the Perseus
CDG-2
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the
Pegasus_(constellation)
1917 Imperial Fabergé egg
The globe was to be decorated with a diamond studded engraving of the constellations under which Tsarevitch Alexei was born. Work began on the egg, but the
Constellation_(Fabergé_egg)
Pattern of stars recognized on Earth's night sky
than the 88 formally defined constellations. Constellations are based upon asterisms, but unlike asterisms, constellations are defined regions with official
Asterism_(astronomy)
Dark sky reserve in New Zealand
Dark Sky Project in New Zealand by issuing a set of commemorative stamps featuring the constellations Matariki, the Southern Cross, and Taurus. Dark sky
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Aoraki_Mackenzie_International_Dark_Sky_Reserve
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
became established as separate constellations, and were formally included in the list of 88 modern IAU constellations in 1930. Lacaille kept a single
Carina_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Auriga is a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations; it was among the 48 constellations listed by
Auriga
Constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere
constellations thus on occasion. This was universally adopted. The International Astronomical Union adopted it as one of the 88 modern constellations
Antlia
Star system in the Centaurus constellation
148. ISBN 978-0-14-051226-7. James, Andrew. "Culmination Times". The Constellations, Part 2. Southern Astronomical Delights (southastrodel.com). Sydney
Alpha_Centauri
American actress (born 1978)
Set for 'Constellations' at Geffen Playhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 18, 2017. "Los Angeles Premiere Of "Constellations" At The Geffen
Ginnifer_Goodwin
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
fox. Hevelius did not regard the fox and the goose to be two separate constellations, but later the stars were divided into a separate Anser and Vulpecula
Vulpecula
Controversial hypothesis in astrophysics
papers on the topic. The dark flow was determined to be flowing in the direction of the Centaurus and Hydra constellations.[non-primary source needed]
Dark_flow
Constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere
Corvus is a small constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere. Its name means "crow" in Latin. One of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century
Corvus_(constellation)
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
It is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International
Delphinus
Underworld in Mandaeism
mother of the seven planets and twelve constellations. The great dark Sea of Suf lies in the World of Darkness. The great dividing river of Hitfun, analogous
World_of_Darkness_(Mandaeism)
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
area out of the 88 modern constellations. Its position in the southern celestial hemisphere means the whole constellation is visible to observers south
Horologium_(constellation)
Chinese satellite internet constellation
reduce their impact on astronomy. This is a known problem with satellite constellations, which can be partly mitigated. Guowang/SatNet Starlink Chang'e 6 Shensuo
Qianfan
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
designations in 1756. The constellations Pavo, Grus, Phoenix and Tucana are collectively known as the "Southern Birds". The constellation's brightest member,
Pavo_(constellation)
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Mensa is a constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere near the south celestial pole, one of fourteen constellations drawn up in the 18th century
Mensa_(constellation)
Anti-democratic, reactionary philosophy
The Dark Enlightenment, also called the Neo-Reactionary movement (abbreviated to NRx), is an anti-democratic, anti-egalitarian, and reactionary philosophical
Dark_Enlightenment
after Interstellar split up, recorded under the name Cinemascope, Dark Constellations and Infinity Projector. Late Night Tea (2000), Mother Superior ToSleepToDreamToWake
Interstellar_(band)
Minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Ridpath. "Constellations: Lacerta–Vulpecula". Star Tales. Self-published. Retrieved 29 November 2014. Kambič, Bojan (2009). Viewing the Constellations with
Microscopium
God in Navajo mythology
that they gave him the responsibility of creating constellations with which to adorn the “upper dark.” Black God acquiesced, carefully arranging his star
Black_God_(Navajo_mythology)
SpaceX satellite Internet constellation
Its large satellite constellation has prompted discussion regarding its effects on astronomy and orbital congestion. Constellations of low Earth orbit
Starlink
of indigenous astronomy, such as the cosmic river (Mayu) and dark cloud constellations like the Yakana. The manuscript was never published during Ávila's
Francisco_de_Ávila
Inuit beliefs about the celestial sphere or Qilak
ISBN 9780888544278. Aveni, A. (2019). SIX. Polar Constellations: . In Star Stories: Constellations and People (pp. 89–102). New Haven: Yale University
Inuit_astronomy
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
67th of the 88 modern constellations by area. Its position in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere means that the whole constellation is visible to observers
Apus
Aethiopian princess in Greek mythology
the northern sky contains several constellations named after the story's figures; in particular, the constellation Andromeda is named after her. The Andromeda
Andromeda_(mythology)
Dark nebula
Barnard 147 is a narrow, snake-like dark nebula in the Cygnus constellation. It is a well-defined dark lane near open cluster NGC 6871. Barnard 146 is
Barnard_147
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Russell 1922, p. 469. IAU, The Constellations, Pictor. The Constellations : Part 2 Culmination Times. Ridpath, Constellations: Lacerta–Vulpecula. Heifetz
Pictor
Pair of dark nebulae
designated as Barnard 142 and 143) is a pair of dark nebulae in the Aquila constellation. It is a well-defined dark area on a background of Milky Way consisting
E_Nebula
Mexican actor (born 2003)
Caribbean, during which he learned to cook and navigate using compasses and constellations. Godoy began studying Japanese in early 2024 after being cast as Luffy
Iñaki_Godoy
Sky region containing dark interstellar clouds
Rift) is a region of the sky in the constellations Aquila, Serpens Cauda, and eastern Ophiuchus containing dark interstellar clouds. The region forms
Serpens–Aquila_Rift
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
is counted among the 88 modern constellations. The plane of the Milky Way passes through Pyxis. A faint constellation, its three brightest stars—Alpha
Pyxis
Constellation on the celestial equator
Sextans and other constellations seen around Hydra. From Urania's Mirror (1825) Sextans (Chinese astronomy) IAU, The Constellations, Sextans. Kirkpatrick
Sextans
bursts Lists of constellations Lists of stars by constellation List of constellations by area List of IAU designated constellations List of open clusters
Lists_of_astronomical_objects
1971 Star Recognition: A Guide to the Heavens color 22m 1985 Stars and Constellations Robert L. McDonell, advisor: Dave Smith; artists: Arlene Skarani, Anthony
List of Encyclopædia Britannica Films titles
List_of_Encyclopædia_Britannica_Films_titles
dark cloud constellations: Coalsack Nebula Cone Nebula Dark Doodad Nebula Dark Horse Nebula Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) Pipe Nebula (also see Dark Horse
List_of_dark_nebulae
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. The stars of the modern
Piscis_Austrinus
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
of the 88 constellations in size, surpassing better known constellations such as Gemini. The three-letter abbreviation for the constellation, as adopted
Lynx_(constellation)
Star charts arranged on a globe
Book of the Constellations al-Wazzan does seem to have been aware of this work, as all forty-eight of the classical Greek constellations are illustrated
Celestial_globe
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1756. Fornax is one of the 88 modern constellations. The three brightest stars—Alpha, Beta and Nu Fornacis—form a flattened
Fornax
Astrology term
into a new zodiacal constellation. In 1929 the International Astronomical Union defined the edges of the 88 official constellations. The edge established
Age_of_Aquarius
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Dark.German (Dürk) : variant of Türk ‘Turk’, a nickname for a wild or unruly person, or sometimes for a prisoner of war (from the Turkish Wars).German : possibly a variant of Dirk.
Girl/Female
English
Lark.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a variant of Dear.German (Därr) : from a short form of a Germanic personal name, perhaps related to Old High German dart ‘spear’.Variant spelling of German Dorr.
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the vocabulary word, from Old English lawcere, LARK means "song-bird."
Female
English
 Middle English name DARA means "brave, daring." Compare with another form of Dara.
Male
German
 Short form of German Diederick, DIRK means "first of the people; king of nations."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Dark.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an Old English personal name, Dæcca.Dutch : metonymic occupational name for a roofer, from dack, a variant of deck ‘roof’. Compare De decker.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American Swedish Latin English Biblical Arthurian Legend
Antony and Cleopatra' and 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.' Mark Antony, roman triumvir and...
Male
Iranian/Persian
 Short form of Persian Dârayavahush, DARA means "possesses a lot, wealthy." Compare with other forms of Dara.
Male
Irish
 From Irish Gaelic Mac Dara, DARA means "son of oak." Compare with other forms of Dara.
Boy/Male
Gaelic Hebrew English
Dark.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a settlement on the river Dart in Devon, which is named from a British term meaning ‘oak’ and is thus a cognate of Darwin 2.English : metonymic occupational name for a maker of arrows, from Middle English dart (from Old French darde).
Girl/Female
Tamil
Tomali | தோமாஂலீÂ
Tree with very dark bark
Tomali | தோமாஂலீÂ
Male
Serbian
(Дарко) Serbian name derived from Slavic dar, DARKO means "gift."
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Dark Skinned; Charioteer of Lord Krishna; Tree
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, from Middle English darke, Old English deorc ‘dark’. In England, the surname is most frequent in the West Country.
Male
Hebrew
(בַּר) Hebrew name DAR means both "mother-of-pearl" and "marble."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Tree with Very Dark Bark
Male
Hebrew
(דֶּרַע) Hebrew name DARA means "the arm." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Zerah. Compare with other forms of Dara.
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
Boy/Male
Latin
Peaceful.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : patronymic from the personal name John. As an American family name, Johnson has absorbed patronymics and many other derivatives of this name in continental European languages. (For forms, see Hanks and Hodges 1988.)Johnson is the second most frequent surname in the U.S. It was brought independently to North America by many different bearers from the 17th and 18th centuries onward.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Helper, Supporter, Protector, Blossoming flower, Brilliant, Visible, Dawn
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Glad
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Dawn; Early Morning
Boy/Male
English German
Famous ruler.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Lord Vishnu
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived at the top of a hill or by a hillock, from a genitive or plural form of Middle English knoll ‘hilltop’, ‘hillock’ (Old English cnoll; see Knoll), or habitational name from any of the many places named with this word.Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tnúthghail (see Newell).
Boy/Male
Tamil
Success
Boy/Male
Hindu
Reflection
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
DARK CONSTELLATIONS
n.
A dark shade or dark passage in a painting, engraving, or the like; as, the light and darks are well contrasted.
v. i.
To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart.
v. t.
See Dawk, v. t., to cut or gush.
v. t.
To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing.
v. t.
To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to park the artillery, the wagons, etc.
n.
See Dak.
v. t.
To strip the bark from; to peel.
v. t.
To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark; as, to bark the roof of a hut.
a.
Dark.
v. t.
To inclose in a park, or as in a park.
v. t.
To stab with a dirk.
n.
Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark.
a.
Dark as a pitch; pitch-black.
n.
Preeminence; high position; as, particians of mark; a fellow of no mark.
a.
Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color; not light-colored; as, a dark room; a dark day; dark cloth; dark paint; a dark complexion.
a.
Evincing black or foul traits of character; vile; wicked; atrocious; as, a dark villain; a dark deed.
n.
Post; mail; also, the mail or postal arrangements; -- spelt also dawk, and dauk.
n.
Anything resembling a dart; anything that pierces or wounds like a dart.
a.
Dark.
v. t.
To cut or mark with an incision; to gash.