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Definition of Arcturus

1. Noun. The 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth.

Definition of Arcturus

1. n. A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Boötes.

Definition of Arcturus

1. Proper noun. (star) A bright yellow-orange star in the constellation Boötes; Alpha (?) Boötis. It is the third brightest star in the night sky. ¹

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Medical Definition of Arcturus

1. A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Bootes. Arcturus has sometimes been incorrectly used as the name of the constellation, or even of Ursa Major. "Canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons [Rev. Ver., "the Bear with her train"]" (Job xxxviii. 32) Origin: L. Arcturus, Gr. Bearward, equiv. To; bear + ward, guard. See Arctic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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