"Alpha Orionis" meaning in English

See Alpha Orionis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  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, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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