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Definition of Great bear
1. Noun. A constellation outside the zodiac that rotates around the North Star.
Exact synonyms: Ursa Major
Terms within: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon, Wain
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Terms within: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon, Wain
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Definition of Great bear
1. Proper noun. (constellation): A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a large bear. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Great Bear
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