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Meaning of Arcturus in English
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/ˌɑrkˈtjʊrəs/
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Noun
Arcturus
Etymology
from Greek arktos‘bear’ + ouros‘guardian’ (because of its position in line with the tail of Ursa Major)
Definitions
1.
the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes
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