arcturus (n.) A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation
Bootes.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary📕
arcturus ärk-tū′rus, n. the Bear-ward, a
yellow star in the northern hemisphere, fourth in order of brightness in
the entire heavens. [Gr. arktouros—arktos, a bear,
and ouros, ward, guard (from its situation at the tail of the
bear).]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book⛵
arcturus α Boötis. A star of the first magnitude, close to the knee of Arctophylax, or Boötes. One of the nautical stars.
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