POLLUX

Pollux

(noun) the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Pol"lux, n. Etym: [L., the twin brother of castor; also, the constellation.]

1. (Astron.)

Definition: A fixed star of the second magnitude, in the constellation Gemini. Cf. 3d Castor.

2. (Min.)

Definition: Same as Pollucite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BACKFIRE

(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”


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