Polaris

See also: polaris, poláris, and Poláris

English

Etymology

From Latin stēlla polāris (“pole star”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/

Proper noun

Polaris

  1. (astronomy) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.
  2. A type of U.S. ballistic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and designed to be launched from a submarine.
    • 1990, “Rust in Peace… Polaris”, in Dave Mustaine (lyrics), Dave Mustaine (music), Rust in Peace, performed by Megadeth:
      Tremble, you weaklings, cower in fear / I am your ruler — land, sea, and air / Immense in my girth, erect I stand tall / I am a nuclear murderer, I am Polaris"

Synonyms
  • (astronomy): Alpha Ursae Minoris, α Ursae Minoris

Hypernyms

Translations

Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from English Polaris.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɔˈla.ris/
  • Rhymes: -aris
  • Syllabification: Po‧la‧ris

Proper noun

Polaris f (indeclinable)

  1. Polaris (α Ursae Minoris)
    Synonym: Gwiazda Polarna

Further reading

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Polaris f

  1. (astronomy) Polaris (star in the north celestial pole)
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