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Orion Definition

Orion (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

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.

Browse dictionary entries near Orion

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  7. ‹ originally
  8. ‹ originality
  9. ‹ original sin
  10. ‹ original jurisdiction
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