Auriga

American  

[aw-rahy-guh] / ɔˈraɪ gə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Aurigae

1. the Charioteer, a northern constellation between Perseus and Gemini, containing the bright star Capella.

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Auriga British  

/ ɔːˈraɪɡə /

noun

1. a conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere between the Great Bear and Orion, at the edge of the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Capella and the supergiant eclipsing binary star Epsilon Aurigae

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Auriga Scientific  

/ ô-rī′gə /

1. A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Gemini and Perseus. Auriga (the Charioteer) contains the bright star Capella.

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Etymology

Origin of Auriga

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin: charioteer

Example Sentences

"The Merauke PSN project has destroyed natural forests, hamlets, and areas managed by Indigenous communities," said Roni Saputra, director of law enforcement at NGO Auriga Nusantara, another plaintiff.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

And part of this deforestation can be directly linked to the expansion of Indonesia’s nickel industry, said Timer Manurung, director of Auriga Nusantara, a nongovernmental conservation organization based in Indonesia.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

The comet bounds toward the star Capella in the overhead constellation Auriga.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

Auriga Services is a private business that provides these vouchers for some suppliers.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2022

Ella noticed how Auriga kept smoothing her small pinafore and Aries kept stealing glances at Brigit.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton