"Hamal" meaning in English

See Hamal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. (astronomy) An orange giant and the brightest star in the constellation Aries; alpha (α) Arietis. Synonyms: El Nath, Hamal, Hemal, Hamul, Ras Hammel, Alpha Arietis, Alpha Ari, α Arietis, α Ari, 13 Arietis Holonyms: Aries
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