AURIGA

Auriga, Charioteer

(noun) a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Au*ri"ga, n. Etym: [L., charioteer.] (Anat.)

Definition: The Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains the bright star Capella.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon