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Puppis

Noun:

- The name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere, part of the larger constellation of Argo Navis.

Example sentence: The Puppis constellation is home to several bright stars, including Naos and Vela.

Noun:

- The stern or rear section of a ship or boat.

Example sentence: The crew gathered at the puppis of the ship to observe the approaching storm.

Noun:

- (Anatomy) The most posterior part of the chest where the thorax meets the abdomen; the loins.

Example sentence: The boxer felt a sharp pain in his puppis after taking a powerful punch.

Noun:

- A type of British naval gun.

Example sentence: The HMS Victory was equipped with numerous puppis guns during the Battle of Trafalgar.

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