north_star
1. [ noun ] (astronomy) the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the little dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
Synonyms: polar_star polestar pole_star Polaris
Related terms: variable_star lodestar Little_Dipper Little_Bear
Similar spelling:   North_Sea
  Northwest
  Northeast
  northwestward
  northeastward
  north-west
  north-east
  north_side
  northwester
  northeaster
  North_Korea
  northwestern
  northeastern
  North_Korean
  north_island
  northwesterly
  northeasterly
  Northcutt
  Northcott