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Aristarchus

[ar-uh-stahr-kuh s]
noun
  1. of Samos.late 3rd century b.c., Greek astronomer.
  2. of Samothrace.c216–144 b.c., Greek philologist and critic.
  3. an extremely bright crater in the second quadrant of the face of the moon: about 29 miles (47 km) in diameter from crest to crest.
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Historical Examples

  • On the contrary,” said Aristarchus, “I believe they know how to make all of them.

    The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates

    Xenophon

  • You seem to have some trouble on your mind, Aristarchus; if so, you should share it with your friends.

  • Aristarchus answered: Yes, Socrates, I am in sore straits indeed.

  • Even Skoropikin, you know, our immortal Aristarchus, rings his praises.

    Virgin Soil

    Ivan S. Turgenev

  • Pray be my Aristarchus, and correct and marke what you thinke fitt.

British Dictionary definitions for aristarchus

Aristarchus

noun
  1. a crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, having a diameter of about 37 kilometres, which is the brightest formation on the moon
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