Merak
Americannoun
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A pointer star in the constellation Ursa Major, with an apparent magnitude of 2.4.
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See more at Dubhe
Example Sentences
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Tsvetkova’s children’s theater, Merak, no longer exists — frequent visits from law enforcement were too distressing for the children so it shut down.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2022
The 62-year-old veteran, who runs a small convenience store in the village of Merak, feared for his life as he went along the mountain crest, carrying ammunition and other essentials.
From BBC • May 31, 2021
If you draw a straight line from Merak to Dubhe and out of the cup, you’ll land on Polaris, which is the North Star.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2020
The Merak nomads wore their signature black beanies, which have dreadlock-like braids that divert raindrops away from the face.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2018
Next Regulus comes in the Lion's heart, Denebola, the tip of his tail; While, between them in order, Merak and Dubhe, the pointers, Point to their aim in the North.
From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Low, Juliette Gordon
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