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ursa minor

 

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Noun ursa minor has 1 sense
  1. Little Bear, Ursa Minor - a constellation outside the Zodiac that rotates around the North Star
    --1 is a kind of constellation
    --1 has parts: Little Dipper, Dipper
    --1 has members:
     Polaris, North Star, pole star, polar star, polestar

Definitions from the Web

Ursa Minor

Definition

Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky. It is also commonly referred to as the Little Bear.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

In astronomy, Ursa Minor is a group of stars forming a constellation.

Example sentence: The North Star is located within the Ursa Minor constellation.

Sense 2:

Ursa Minor can also refer to a small representation or image of a bear.

Example sentence: She had a necklace with a pendant shaped like Ursa Minor.

Usages

Popular Usage:

Ursa Minor is widely recognized as a constellation that includes the North Star.

Example sentence: Many navigators rely on Ursa Minor to find their way when there are no visible landmarks.

Local Usage:

In local folklore, Ursa Minor is sometimes believed to be a symbol of protection or guidance.

Example sentence: According to the local legend, Ursa Minor watches over the village during the night.

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