/ Dictionary / Index C Crimean Astrophysical Observatory: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Crime'an Astrophys'ical Observ"atory Pronunciation: [key] an astronomical observatory near Simferopol, in S Ukraine, having a 102.4-in. (2.6-m) reflecting telescope. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. crime against nature Crime and Punishment* Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acquiesce Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language