Definition of Arcturus

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

Group relationships: Bootes
Generic synonyms: Giant, Giant Star

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arcturus

arctic terns
arctic willow
arctically
arctics
arctiid
arctiid moth
arctiids
arctisca
arctite
arctogeal
arctoid
arctoidea
arctophile
arctophilia
arctophily
arcturus
arcual
arcuate
arcuate arteries of kidney
arcuate artery
arcuate artery of the kidney
arcuate crest
arcuate crest of arytenoid cartilage
arcuate eminence
arcuate fasciculus
arcuate fibres
arcuate fibres of cerebrum
arcuate line
arcuate line of ilium

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