Simple Definition of Orion

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Orion

noun

: a group of stars in the sky that looks like a hunter with a line of three bright stars for a belt

Note: This group of stars is named for a famous hunter in stories from Greek mythology.

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“Orion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/Orion. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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