"Alpha Orionis" meaning in All languages combined

See Alpha Orionis on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-prop}} Alpha Orionis
  1. (astronomy) Synonym of Betelgeuse Categories (topical): Stars Synonyms: Betelgeuse [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Alpha_Orionis-en-name-ZheM76kf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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