orion

/OW0 R AY1 AH0 N/

noun

1
(astronomy) A constellation on the celestial equator close to Gemini and Taurus, containing the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.
2
(Greek mythology) A giant-hunter, pursuer of the Pleiades and lover of Eos, and killed by Artemis.
3
A surname.
4
A male given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage.
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A female given name.
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Place names:
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A locality in the Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia.
8
A hamlet in the Municipal District of County of Forty Mile No. 8, Alberta, Canada.
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A commune of Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
10
A municipality of Bataan, Philippines.
11
An unincorporated community in Pike County, Alabama, United States, also known as Prospect Ridge.
12
A ghost town in Kings County, California, United States.
13
A village in Henry County, Illinois, United States.
14
A town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States.

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