The existence of a kinematically defined moving group of stars centred at U = -40 , V = -17 km s ^ { -1 } referred to as the Hyades Supercluster , has been suggested as the debris of an originally large star forming event , with its core being the present day Hyades open cluster .
Using high-resolution UVES spectra , we present elemental abundances for a range of alpha , Fe-peak and neutron-capture elements for 26 proposed supercluster stars .
Our results show that the sample stars display a heterogeneous abundance distribution , with a clump around [ Fe/H ] = +0.15 .
We also calculate stellar radial velocities and U , V , W space velocities .
Enforcing a strict chemical and kinematical membership criteria , we find 4 supercluster stars share the Hyades open cluster abundances and kinematics , while many of the remaining stars fit the disc field kinematics and abundance range .
We discuss our findings in the context of the Hyades supercluster being a dispersed star-forming remnant , a stellar stream of purely dynamical origin or a result of several processes .