Canopus

noun Ca·no·pus \kə-ˈnō-pəs\

Definition of CANOPUS

: a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Carina not visible north of 37° latitude

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Latin, from Greek Kanōpos

First Known Use: 1555

geographical name Ca·no·pus \kə-ˈnō-pəs\

ancient city N Egypt E of Alexandria at modern Abu Qir

— Ca·no·pic \kə-ˈnō-pik, -ˈnä-\ adjective

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