Definition of Big Dipper
: the seven principal stars in the constellation of Ursa Major
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“Big Dipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Big%20Dipper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Big Dipper was in 1853
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