Boötes

noun

Bo·​ö·​tes bō-ˈō-tēz 

: a northern constellation containing the bright star Arcturus

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Boötis), from Greek Boōtēs, literally, plowman, from bous head of cattle — more at cow

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Boötes

noun

Bo·​ö·​tes bō-ˈōt-ēz 

: a northern group of stars including the bright star Arcturus

Etymology

Greek Boōtēs, literally, "plowman"