"Gacrux" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of gamma + Crux, probably invented by astronomer Elijah Hinsdale Burritt by contraction of its Bayer designation Etymology templates: {{blend|en|gamma|Crux}} Blend of gamma + Crux Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gacrux
  1. Abbreviation of Gamma Crucis. a red giant star approximately 88 light-years away in the constellation of Crux Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Gamma Crucis. a red giant star approximately 88 light-years away in the constellation of Crux Synonyms: Gamma Crucis, γ Crucis, γ Cru, Gamma Cru Related terms: Crux, Acrux, Becrux
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