1. (noun) 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

• north star
• polar star
• polaris
• polestar

1. (noun) 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

• dipper
• little dipper
• little bear
• ursa minor