Word Of The Week

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Word Of The Week

Word List	What I think the words mean	Revised definition
constellation	Stars that can make a shape of something.	Astronomy. any of various groups of stars to which definite names have been given, as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Boötes, Cancer, Orion. the section of the heavens occupied by such a group.
navigation	To navigate or find your way through something.	to direct or manage (a ship, aircraft, or guided missile) on its course.
voyage	Where you travel to a certain place there and back.	a passage through air or space, as a flight in an airplane or space vehicle.
waka	A boat made out of wood.	a traditional Maori canoe.
harvest	To collect crops/food.	Also, harvesting. the gathering of crops.

Definition: Matariki is made of seven stars which they are sisters. Matariki is the Maori name and is also known as Pleiades. Matariki comes usually comes around mid winter. Matariki means Eyes Of God.

Type Of Word: Noun

Example: As I try to stay up for Matariki, I can feel a cold breeze flowing through the dark night. As it got darker and darker, I could see the stars way up in the sky sparkling. I was amazed and excited to see this and it was like a dream come true!

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Synonyms: stars, sisters

Antynoms: ?