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Dipper

The English word “Dipper” has 4 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. Either the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper (in the singular, chiefly the Big Dipper).
  2. A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.
  3. A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.

Etymology

A translation of the Mandarin Chinese 斗宿 (Dǒuxiù).

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