phecda

/ˈfiːkduː/

Definitions

1. proper noun

The star Gamma Ursae Majoris, one of the seven bright stars of the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the ‘Dipper’

“The ancient Greeks used the position of Phecda to navigate the night sky.”

Synonyms

  • Gamma Ursae Majoris
  • Phad

Antonyms

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