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Definition of: Arcturus
(ärk·tr′əs, -tyr′)
One of the 20 brightest stars, 0.24 magnitude and of an orange color; Alpha in the constellation Boötes. See STAR. [<L <Gk. Arktouros guardian of the bear < arktos a bear + ouros a guard]
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