Polaris Definition & Meaning

polaris
noun
  1. the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

"Polaris" in song lyrics

See how polaris is used in real songs:

  • "My name's Polaris"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "Doom City barracks left remorse coursed on a horse-drawn carriage by the torch of Polaris"
    Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter
  • "Mystical elliptical, Presto Polaris"
    Saul Williams f/ Esthero — Tao of Now

Usage tips for "polaris"

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