Boötes

Pronunciation

• enPR: bō-ōʹtÄ“z, IPA: /boʊˈoÊŠtiːz/

Origin

From Latin Bootes, the constellation, from Ancient Greek Βοώτης

Full definition of Boötes

Proper noun

1. (constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, called the “bear-guard” or the “herdsman”. It includes the third brightest star in the night sky Arcturus.

Derived terms

• Boötis