Orion
noun
1.
2.
a constellation on the equator east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel
Origin
From Middle English Orioun, from Latin Ōrīōn, from Ancient Greek Ὠρίων (Ōríōn), speculatively from Akkadian 𒌋𒊒𒀭𒈾 (Uru-anna, “heaven's light”), though without any firm evidence.
Phrases
- Orion Arm
- Orion drive
- Orion Nebula
- Orion's Belt
- Orion's Sword
- Sword of Orion
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