Little Bear

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. the constellation Ursa Minor.

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Little Bear British  

noun

1. the English name for Ursa Minor

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Example Sentences

It was the first time in at least 150 years that the tribes had signed a treaty amongst themselves, said Little Bear.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2021

One beneficiary of the firefighting effort was Tom Little Bear Nason, who lives in a homestead in the national forest his family has owned for 150 years.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2018

In the parking lot, Barbara and Pat Jiron sat comforting their Chihuahuas, Cocoa and Little Bear, who were not allowed in.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2015

One hiker who goes by "Little Bear" said the name was "somewhat self-appointed" for carrying a small stone bear fetish given to him by his daughter for a thru-hike.

From BBC • May 26, 2015

The Pole-star is really the front horse of a small imitation of Charles's Wain, which, however, has never been called by any special name, but only part of the "Little Bear."

From Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures A Sequel to The Fairyland of Science by Buckley, Arabella B.