"Alphecca" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ælˈfɛkə/
Etymology: From Arabic الفَكَّة (al-fakka). Etymology templates: {{root|en|ar|ف ك ك}}, {{der|en|ar|الفَكَّة}} Arabic الفَكَّة (al-fakka) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alphecca
  1. (astronomy) a binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis, about 75 light years away Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: Alpha Coronae Borealis, Gemma, Gnosia, Asteroth, Alphekka Translations (binary star of Corona Borealis): Alphecca (Spanish)
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