Charles's Wain

A form of Charles' Wain — A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a wagon or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the seven stars Dubhe, Merak, Phecda, Megrez, Alioth, Mizar, and Alkaid.

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proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Charles' Wain.
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