"Pole Star" meaning in English

See Pole Star in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ [General-American]
Etymology: Capitalized form of pole star. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Pole Star}} Pole Star
  1. (astronomy) Synonym of North Star, the current northern pole star, which has been Polaris for the last 1500 years. Wikipedia link: Pole Star Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: North Star [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Pole_Star-en-name-IRVActuZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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