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Canopus Definition & Meaning

canopus
noun
  1. supergiant star 650 light years from Earth; second brightest star in the sky

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What does canopus mean?
supergiant star 650 light years from Earth; second brightest star in the sky
What part of speech is canopus?
Canopus is a noun.

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