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Meaning of AURIGA

Pronunciation:  o'rIgu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milk Way
 
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 Synonyms: Charioteer
 
 See Also: Capella, constellation, Epsilon Aurigae

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Au*ri"ga\, n. [L., charioteer.] (Anat.)
The Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern
hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains
the bright star Capella.
 

 

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