decani
/dih-key-nahy/US // dɪˈkeɪ naɪ //UK // (dɪˈkeɪnaɪ) //
癸癸,颓废
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : of or relating to the epistle or liturgical south side of a church.
Examples
It appears, however, that the Egyptian astronomer divided the zodiac into twenty-four decani, or constellations.
The north side is in consequence the Decani side, and the Cantoris side is on the south.
Each sign of the Zodiac was considered to have three decani, occurring at intervals of ten days.
In this kingdom of Decani there are many great cities, and many other towns within the country inhabited by Moors and Gentiles.
Lewis's place was midway on the bench on the decani side, seven boys being above him and seven below him.
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