Orion

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: O=ri=on

CIDE DICTIONARY

Orion, n. [L., fr. Gr. 'Wri`wn, orig., a celebrated hunter in the oldest Greek mythology, after whom this constellation was named.].

 A large and bright constellation on the equator, between the stars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visible to the naked eye.  [1913 Webster]
"The flaming glories of Orion's belt."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Orion, n. a brilliant constellation on the celestial equator visible from most parts of the earth.

Idiom

Orion's belt three bright stars in a short line across the middle of the constellation. Orion's hound Sirius.

Etymology

ME f. L f. Gk Orion, name of a legendary hunter