Arcturus

/ˈɑrkˌtʊrəs/
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Definitions of Arcturus
  1. noun
    the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth
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    giant, giant star
    a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)
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