NOUN | object | giant star, giant | a very bright star of large diameter and low density / density (relative to the Sun) |
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Meaning | A very bright star of large diameter and low density / density (relative to the Sun). | |
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Synonym | giant | |
Instances | Arcturus | The 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes |
Capella | The brightest star in Auriga | |
Broader | star | (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior |
Spanish | estrella gigante |
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