"Alioth" meaning in English

See Alioth in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic أَلْيَة (ʔalya), a name referring to the fat tail of a sheep. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ar|ء ل ي}}, {{bor|en|ar|أَلْيَة|}} Arabic أَلْيَة (ʔalya) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alioth
  1. (astronomy) Epsilon Ursae Majoris, the brightest star in Ursa Major. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-Alioth-en-name-DI8EB7Gk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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