red dwarf

noun — 2 senses

red dwarf

noun
1

Astronomy, Natural sciences A small, relatively cool star on the main sequence.

2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see red, dwarf.

Related terms
red supergiant, red giant, yellow dwarf, white dwarf, brown dwarf, black dwarf, blue dwarf

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