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| Alpheratz |
a bright star in the constellations Pegasus and Andromeda, having a magnitude of 2.0. |
| Andromeda |
an autumn constellation in the northern sky, located between Perseus and Pegasus, with which it shares the bright triple star Alpheratz, and containing a spiral galaxy. [1/2 definitions] |
| angelfish |
any of several types of related tropical fishes having bright colors, winglike fins, and short, circular bodies. |
| Aquila |
a summer constellation in the northern sky, located between Lyra and Capricornus and the bright star Altair; Eagle. |
| arc |
a bright streak of electricity leaping the gap between two electrical conductors. [1/4 definitions] |
| arnica |
a medicinal plant of the aster family, having bright yellow, rayed blossoms. [1/2 definitions] |
| Auriga |
a winter constellation in the northern sky, located between Perseus and Gemini and containing the bright triple star Capella and several star clusters; Charioteer. |
| azurite |
a bright azure-blue mineral that serves as a copper ore. [1/2 definitions] |
| beady |
small, round, and bright or shiny; beadlike. [1/2 definitions] |
| begonia |
a tropical plant of which some species are cultivated as houseplants, bearing bright, waxy flowers of various colors and having leaves that are often varicolored or veined. |
| blazer |
a jacket in a solid, sometimes bright color, often with a school or club emblem on the breast pocket. [1/2 definitions] |
| blinding |
emitting or reflecting a powerful bright light; dazzling. [1/3 definitions] |
| blip |
a bright spot on a radar screen, used as an indicator. [1/5 definitions] |
| blue jay |
a common jay of eastern North America, with a crest, a bright blue upper body and head, and distinctive white and black markings. |
| bolide |
a large, exceptionally bright meteor, esp. one that explodes in the earth's atmosphere. |
| Boötes |
a spring constellation in the northern sky, located between Corona Borealis and Virgo and containing the bright, orange star Arcturus; Herdsman. |
| borage |
a plant with bright blue, star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves and stems that are sometimes used as seasoning. |
| bougainvillea |
any of several woody vines of the American tropics that have small inconspicuous flowers surrounded by bright red, orange, or purple bracts. |
| brainstorm |
a sudden inspiration or bright idea. [1/6 definitions] |
| brighten |
to become or make luminous, bright, or brighter. [1/2 definitions] |
| brightness |
the quality, state, or condition of being bright. [1/2 definitions] |
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