Pollux
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Name — A bright star in the constellation Gemini.
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Etymology
From Latin Pollux, itself from the Ancient Greek Polydeukes, one of the mythological twin brothers known as the Dioscuri.
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What does “Pollux” mean?
The word “Pollux” means a bright star in the constellation Gemini. In plain terms, best known as one of the two bright stars that make up the constellation Gemini.
How do you pronounce “Pollux”?
“Pollux” is pronounced PO-luhks (/ˈpɑləks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pollux” in a sentence?
Here is “Pollux” used in a sentence: “Pollux and its neighboring star Castor mark the "twin" heads of Gemini.”
What part of speech is “Pollux”?
Depending on how it is used, “Pollux” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Pollux” come from?
The word “Pollux” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Pollux, itself from the Ancient Greek Polydeukes, one of the mythological twin brothers known as the Dioscuri.
How many meanings does “Pollux” have?
“Pollux” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bright star in the constellation Gemini.
