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Antares

Pronunciation: /anˈtɑːriːz/
Astronomy
Definition of Antares
  • the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a binary star of which the main component is a red supergiant.

Origin:

Greek, literally 'simulating Mars (in colour)'

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Definition of Antares in the US English dictionary
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