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binary star

noun

Definition of BINARY STAR

:  a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
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First Known Use of BINARY STAR

circa 1844

Rhymes with BINARY STAR

budgerigar, conservatoire, Doppler radar, goût de terroir, Hubli-Dharwar, juniper tar, kala-azar, Kathiawar, Madagascar, multiple star, proseminar, radio car, radio star, Viña del Mar

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. binary star
  2. binary system
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