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  1. pole stars: Collins English Dictionary
  2. pole stars: Vocabulary.com
  3. pole stars: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Pole Star)

noun:  (astronomy) The star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.
noun:  (figuratively) A person, principle, or thing which acts as a guide; a guiding light; also, something which attracts much attention; a centre of attention.
noun:  (astronomy) Synonym of North Star, the current northern pole star, which has been Polaris for the last 1500 years.
▸ Also see pole_star


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