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noun
An imaginary point situated where a planet's axis intersects the celestial sphere.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pole
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: celestial point
Narrower terms: north celestial pole, south celestial pole
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