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Orion Definition & Meaning

orion
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation
  2. a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel

"Orion" in song lyrics

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  • "Dive bombing gates of Orion"
    Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed
  • "I am Bryon, here to rock it for planet Orion"
    Bizzy Bone — Come, Go, See, Know
  • "from Earth, to planet Orion"
    Bizzy Bone — So What Cha' Sayin

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Frequently asked questions

What does orion mean?
(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel
What part of speech is orion?
Orion is a noun.
How many definitions does orion have?
Orion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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