Plough
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A group of seven prominent stars forming a recognisable pattern within the constellation Ursa Major.
“On a clear winter night, the Plough was easy to pick out low in the northern sky.”
Pronunciation
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/plaʊ/
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British spelling ends in OUGH with a silent GH, which can mislead guessers
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