giant star

/ˌdʒaɪənt stɑr/
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Other forms: giant stars

Definitions of giant star
  1. noun
    a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)
    synonyms: giant
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    examples:
    Arcturus
    the 4th brightest star and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes; 36 light-years from Earth
    Capella
    the brightest star in Auriga
    type of:
    star
    (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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