Auriga

noun

Au·​ri·​ga ȯ-ˈrī-gə How to pronounce Auriga (audio)
: a constellation between Perseus and Gemini

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Looking left, above Orion's head, one sees Auriga, the Charioteer. — Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024 The final full moon of the year and fall was framed by the bright stars Capella in Auriga and Betelgeuse in Orion and flanked by the planet Jupiter. — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 How to find Capella: Capella can be seen in the constellation Auriga, the charioteer, between Taurus and Gemini in autumn and winter skies. — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024 Brakes For braking around those curves, the Maven comes with a Tektro Auriga hydraulic brake system for cargo e-bikes. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for Auriga

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Etymology

Latin, literally, charioteer

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Auriga was in 1555

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Auriga

noun
Au·​ri·​ga ȯ-ˈrī-gə How to pronounce Auriga (audio)
: a group of stars between Perseus and Gemini

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