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Arcturus Definition & Meaning

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

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What does arcturus mean?
the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth
What part of speech is arcturus?
Arcturus is a noun.

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