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Pollux

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Pol·lux  (plks)
n. Greek Mythology
1. One of the Dioscuri.
2. A bright star in the constellation Gemini.
[Latin Pollx, from Greek Poludeuks.]
Pollux [ˈpɒləks]
n
1. (Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) the brightest star in the constellation Gemini, lying close to the star Castor. Visual magnitude: 1.15; spectral type: K0III; distance: 34 light years
2. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth See Castor and Pollux
Pollux  (plks)
A bright giant star in the constellation Gemini, with an apparent magnitude of 1.15. Scientific name: Beta Geminorum.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Pollux - the brightest star in Gemini; close to Castor
Gemini - a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic
Translations
Pollux [ˈpɒləks] n (Myth, Astron) → Polluce m
Pollux [ˈpɒləks] n (Myth, Astron) → Polluce m


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I see, moreover, many other Achaeans whose names I could tell you, but there are two whom I can nowhere find, Castor, breaker of horses, and Pollux the mighty boxer; they are children of my mother, and own brothers to myself.
The Iliad by Homer View in context
In fact, those four names - D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis - were venerated among all who wore a sword; as, in antiquity, the names of Hercules, Theseus, Castor, and Pollux were venerated.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
And I saw Leda the wife of Tyndarus, who bore him two famous sons, Castor breaker of horses, and Pollux the mighty boxer.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
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