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Capella

Pronunciation: /kəˈpɛlə/
Astronomy
Definition of Capella
  • the sixth-brightest star in the sky, and the brightest in the constellation Auriga. It is a yellow giant.

Origin:

Latin, 'she-goat', diminutive of caper 'goat'

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