Ursa Major

Ur·sa Ma·jor

noun \ˌər-sə-ˈmā-jər\

Definition of URSA MAJOR

: a constellation that is the most conspicuous of the northern constellations, is situated near the north pole of the heavens, and contains the stars forming the Big Dipper two of which are in a line indicating the direction of the North Star —called also Great Bear

Origin of URSA MAJOR

Latin (genitive Ursae Majoris), literally, greater bear

First Known Use: circa 1627

Rhymes with URSA MAJOR

Canis Major, golden-ager, middle-ager