"α-Centauri" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: α (brightest) + Centauri (a star in that constellation) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} α-Centauri
  1. (astronomy) The brightest star system in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Wikipedia link: α-Centauri Categories (topical): Stars Synonyms: Alpha Centauri
    Sense id: en-α-Centauri-en-name-K1rWfFtE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms written in multiple scripts Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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