Wagon en · PROPN
Etymology
Derived either as a synonym of Wain, i.e. Charles' Wain, or directly from the wagonlike shape of the constellation. Compare also the synonym Northern Waggoner. See wagon and wain.
Meanings
- A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon | alternative | lexicographic | |
| the Wagon | canonical | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
Northern Waggoner · Charles' Wain · Northern Ladle · Plough · Big Dipper · Wain · Bandwagon · triones · Drinking Gourd · Saucepan · Great Wagon · Saptarishi