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Georgian star
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English
Etymology
Translation of en Georgium Sidus, Herschel's proposed name for the planet.
Proper noun
en astronomy now rare historical Georgium Sidus, the planet Uranus. from 18th c.
en 1789 w:Erasmus Darwin The Loves of the Plants J. Johnson 54 Leave the red eye of Mars on rapid wing, / Jove's silver guards, and Saturn's dusky ring; / Leave the fair beams, which issuing from afar / Play with new lustres round the Georgian star .
en 1794 Moore Almanack 40 These Conjunctions are well worth the Attention of the Curious, and all those who may wish to have a View of the Georgian Star, by the Help of their Telescopes, as they afford a good Opportunity of finding it.