An astronomical figure (5)

I believe the answer is:

orion

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'figure' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Heavenly figure' mean 'orion' so perhaps 'figure' could also mean 'orion')

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(Other definitions for orion that I've seen before include "Star" , "Constellation with seven bright stars" , "Constellation in the form of a belt" , "He hunted" , "Rigel constellation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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