Dictionary entry

Arcturus

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Arc‐tu″rus (�), n. [L. Arcturus, Gr. � bearward, equiv. to �; � bear + � ward, guard. See Arctic.] (Anat.) A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Boötes.

Arcturus has sometimes been incorrectly used as the name of the constellation, or even of Ursa Major.

Canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons.

Job xxxviii. 32.