Australis

/ɔˈstrɑːlɪs/ adjective

Latin term meaning southern, used in scientific nomenclature and place names, such as Stella Australis (the Southern Star) or Aurora Australis (the Southern Lights).

Direct from Latin 'australis,' derived from 'auster' (south wind). Used unchanged in scientific Latin across multiple disciplines.

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