Orion

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(ō rī′ən)

noun

  1. Gr. & Rom. Myth. a hunter whom Diana loves but accidentally kills
  2. Astron. an equatorial constellation between Taurus and Lepus, containing the bright stars Rigel and Betelgeuse

Origin: ME < L < Gr Ōriōn

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noun
  1. Greek Mythology A giant hunter, pursuer of the Pleiades and lover of Eos, killed by Artemis.
  2. A constellation in the celestial equator near Gemini and Taurus, containing the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English Orioun

Origin: , from Latin Ōrīōn

Origin: , from Greek

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