noun
Orion
uh-REYE-uhn
noun
1
A well-known constellation on the celestial equator, easily spotted by its three-star "belt," and containing the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.
"On clear winter nights you can easily pick out Orion's belt."
"Orion is one of the most recognisable constellations in the night sky."
How to Use Orion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous hunter-shaped constellation, named after a figure from Greek mythology.
Common pairings
Orion's belt
the constellation Orion
spot Orion
Word Forms
Orions plural
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Etymology
Named after Orion, a giant hunter in Greek mythology who was placed among the stars after his death; the myth traces back through Latin Ōrīōn to Ancient Greek Ὠρίων.