Polestar

n.	1.	Polaris, or the north star. See North star, under North.
	2.	A guide or director.

Noun

1.

polestar - the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the little dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it Synonyms: North Star, polar star, Polaris, pole star

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