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Meaning of Arcturus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs

Definitions

A bright yellow-orange star in the constellation Boötes; Alpha (α) Boötis. It is the fourth-brightest star in the night sky.

Equivalents

العربية السماك الرامح
Deutsch Arcturus Arktur
Ελληνικά Αρκτούρος
Español arturo
Français Arcture Arcturus
Italiano Arturo
Polski Arktur
Português Arcturo Arcturus Arturo
Русский Аркту́р
Tagalog Makapanis

Examples

“When humanity activated the Charon Mass Relay in 2149, it led to Arcturus, 36 light years from Sol, Earth's sun. Arcturus is the third brightest star seen from Earth. It is an ancient red giant from the generation born before Sol.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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