Castor

/ˈkæstər/
/ˈkæstə/
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Other forms: Castors

Definitions of Castor
  1. noun
    a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
    synonyms: Alpha Geminorum
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    example of:
    multiple star
    a system of three or more stars associated by gravity
  2. noun
    type genus of the Castoridae: beavers
    synonyms: genus Castor
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    type of:
    mammal genus
    a genus of mammals
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/ˈkæstər/
UK
/ˈkæstə/
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