thuban

/ˈθjuːbɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a star in the constellation Draco, also known as Alpha Draconis; the brightest star in the northern sky.

“The ancient astronomers identified Thuban as the North Star, mistaken for it as the true Polaris.”

Synonyms

  • alpha draconis
  • north star

Antonyms

  • south star