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Definition of Little Dipper
1. Noun. A cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris.
Exact synonyms: Dipper
Generic synonyms: Asterism
Group relationships: Little Bear, Ursa Minor
Member holonyms: North Star, Polar Star, Polaris, Pole Star, Polestar
Generic synonyms: Asterism
Group relationships: Little Bear, Ursa Minor
Member holonyms: North Star, Polar Star, Polaris, Pole Star, Polestar
Definition of Little Dipper
1. Proper noun. (constellation) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Minor and includes the northern pole star Polaris. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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