Merak

American  

[meer-ak] / ˈmɪər æk /

noun

1. Astronomy. a star in the constellation Ursa Major with an apparent visual magnitude of +2.37, located at the bottom outside edge of the Big Dipper.

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Merak Scientific  

/ mē′răk′ /

1. A pointer star in the constellation Ursa Major, with an apparent magnitude of 2.4.

2. See more at Dubhe

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Example Sentences

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

The American steamer Merak, sunk off the North Carolina coast on August 6, 1918.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various