Polaris

noun

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from polaris polar

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Polaris was in 1844

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“Polaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polaris. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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Polaris

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

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