North Star
noun Astronomy.
Origin of North Star
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example sentences from the Web for north star
But the North-star answered: 'I would not tell thee even if I knew.
Finnish Legends for English Children |R. EivindAnd next Mariatta asked the Moon, and received the same answer as the North-star had given.
Finnish Legends for English Children |R. Eivind
British Dictionary definitions for north star
Scientific definitions for north star
North Star
See Polaris.
Cultural definitions for north star
North Star
A star positioned along the line in space that includes the axis (see also axis) of rotation of the Earth. For this reason, the star does not appear to move in the sky, but remains fixed above the North Pole.
notes for North Star
Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.