Boötes
the Herdsman, a northern constellation between Ursa Major and Serpens, containing the bright star Arcturus.
Origin of Boötes
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British Dictionary definitions for Boötes
/ (bəʊˈəʊtiːz) /
a constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Ursa Major and containing the first magnitude star Arcturus
Origin of Boötes
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Scientific definitions for Boötes
[ bō-ō′tēz ]
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Virgo and Corona Borealis. It contains the bright star Arcturus. Boötes (the Plowman or Herdsman) is one of the earliest recorded constellations.
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