"Mirfak" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Arabic مِرْفَق (mirfaq, “elbow”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ar|مِرْفَق||elbow}} Arabic مِرْفَق (mirfaq, “elbow”), {{root|en|ar|ر ف ق}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mirfak
  1. (astronomy) Alpha Persei, a yellow supergiant star in the constellation of Perseus. Categories (topical): Stars Synonyms (Alpha Persei): Algenib Translations (Alpha Persei): Hinali'i (Hawaiian)
    Sense id: en-Mirfak-en-name-eGxEL73z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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