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Spica

Syllabification: (Spi·ca)
Pronunciation: /ˈspīkə/
Astronomy
Definition of Spica
  • the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'ear of wheat (in the hand of the goddess)'

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