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North Star

noun

Definition of NORTH STAR

:  the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points —called also polestar
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First Known Use of NORTH STAR

14th century
NORTH STAR Defined for Kids

North Star

noun

Definition of NORTH STAR for Kids

:  the star toward which the northern end of the earth's axis most closely points

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