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Rigil Kentaurus

Syllabification: (Ri·gil Ken·tau·rus)
Pronunciation: /ˈrījəl kenˈtôrəs/

(also Rigil Kent)
Astronomy
Definition of Rigil Kentaurus
  • the star Alpha Centauri.

Origin:

Arabic, literally 'the foot of the Centaur'

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