HyperDic: arcturus

English > 1 sense of the word Arcturus:
NOUNobjectArcturusthe 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes
Arcturus > pronunciation
Soundsaa.rkter'ahs; aa.rktuh'rahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Arcturus: 1 sense > noun 1, object
MeaningThe 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth.
Instance ofgiant star, giantA very bright star of large diameter and low density / density (relative to the Sun)
Member ofBootesA constellation in the northern hemisphere near Ursa Major
SpanishAlpha Boötis, Arcturus, Arturo

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