Polaris

noun

Po·​lar·​is pə-ˈler-əs How to pronounce Polaris (audio)
-ˈlär-,
-ˈla-rəs How to pronounce Polaris (audio)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from polaris polar

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Polaris was in 1844

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Cite this Entry

“Polaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polaris. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Polaris

noun
Po·​lar·​is pə-ˈlar-əs How to pronounce Polaris (audio) -ˈlär- How to pronounce Polaris (audio)

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