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BETELGEUSE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The second brightest star in Orion

Synonyms:

Alpha Orionis; Betelgeuse

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)

Instance hypernyms:

supergiant (an extremely bright star of very large diameter and low density)

Holonyms ("Betelgeuse" is a member of...):

Hunter; Orion (a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel)

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 Context examples: 

Betelgeuse has been a beacon in the night sky for stellar observers but it began to dim late last year.

(ESO Telescope Sees Surface of Dim Betelgeuse, ESO)