ORION

Orion, Hunter

(noun) a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel

Orion

(noun) (Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


O*ri"on, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Astron.)

Definition: A large and bright constellation on the equator, between the stars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visible to the naked eye. The flaming glories of Orion's belt. E. Everett.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MALLET

(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.


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