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Castor

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Castor

1
n
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
2
n
type genus of the Castoridae: beavers
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Castor
1

n a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

Synonyms:
Alpha Geminorum
Example of:
multiple star
a system of three or more stars associated by gravity
2

n type genus of the Castoridae: beavers

Synonyms:
genus Castor
Type of:
mammal genus
a genus of mammals
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