Orion Definition
Orion (ō rī′ən)
noun
- Gr. & Rom. Myth. a hunter whom Diana loves but accidentally kills
- Astron. an equatorial constellation between Taurus and Lepus, containing the bright stars Rigel and Betelgeuse
Etymology: ME < L < Gr Ōriōn
Orion Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
system: LSC Group markets the FORMTEK ORION system, developed by the US aerospace company Lockheed Martin.
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