companion star
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companion star — noun : companion 4d * * * Astron. companion1 (def. 6). [1775 85] * * * companion star noun A star appearing to be close to another though not necessarily near it in space, eg the fainter component of a double star • • • Main Entry: ↑companion … Useful english dictionary
companion star — compan′ion star n. astron. companion I, 7) • Etymology: 1775–85 … From formal English to slang
Companion — may refer to: A friend or acquaintance you associate yourself with Companion (caregiving), a nurse assistant or similar professional who assists a patient one on one Companion (ship), an architectural feature of ships Companion animal, a pet… … Wikipedia
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