ΑΡΚΤΟΥΡΟΣ, αρκτουρος
ARKTOUROS, arktouros
Sounds Like: ark-TOO-ros
Translations: Arcturus
From the root: ΑΡΚΤΟΥΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Arcturus is a proper noun referring to a specific star, the brightest star in the constellation Boötes. In ancient Greek astronomy, it was a significant star, often used for navigation or marking seasons. The name itself is a compound word, meaning 'bear-guard' or 'bear-watcher', referring to its proximity to the Ursa Major (Great Bear) constellation.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G0794 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ἈΡΚΤΟΥΡΟΝ — Arcturus
- ΑΡΚΤΟΥΡΟΝ — Arcturus
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