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Meaning of POLLUX

Pronunciation:  'pâluks

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor
 

POLLUX is a 6 letter word that starts with P.

 

 See Also: Gemini, star

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pol"lux\, n. [L., the twin brother of castor; also, the
constellation.]
1. (Astron.) A fixed star of the second magnitude, in the
   constellation Gemini. Cf. 3d {Castor}.

2. (Min.) Same as {Pollucite}.
 

 

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