"Acrux" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of alpha (“Α”) + Crux Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alpha|Crux|gloss1=Α}} Blend of alpha (“Α”) + Crux Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Acrux
  1. Abbreviation of Alpha Crucis. A star in the constellation Crux the Southern Cross Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Alpha Crucis (extra: A star in the constellation Crux the Southern Cross) Synonyms: Alpha Crucis, α Crucis, α Cru, Alpha Cru Related terms: Crux, Becrux, Gacrux
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