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Webster 1913 Edition

Auriga

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Au-ri′ga

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Noun.
[L., charioteer.]
(Anat.)
The Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains the bright star Capella.

Webster 1828 Edition

Auriga

AURI'GA

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Noun.
[L. of aurea, orea, a head-stall, a bridle, and rego, to govern or manage.]
Literally, the director of a car, or wagon.
1.
In astronomy, the wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, consisting of 23 stars, according to Tycho; 40, according to Hevelius; and 68, in the British catalogue.
2.
The fourth lobe of the liver; also a bandage for the sides.

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