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Definition
The Vermilion Bird, a mythological spirit creature of ancient China, and a constellation group of the southern sky.
- Vermilion Bird; one of the four mythological spirit creatures of ancient China
- a constellation group representing the seven mansions of the southern sky
- technicallinnet; redpoll
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How it's used
Primarily encountered in contexts involving traditional Chinese astronomy, mythology, or feng shui. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing historical culture or fantasy literature. When referring to the celestial mansions, it functions as a collective term for the seven southern constellations.
Examples
The Vermilion Bird is the mythical creature representing the south.
Do you know which constellations are included in the Vermilion Bird?
Related words
Common phrases
the seven mansions of the south
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