ALDEBARAN

Aldebaran

(noun) the brightest star in Taurus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Al*deb"a*ran, n. Etym: [Ar. al-debaran, fr. dabar to follow; so called because this star follows upon the Pleiades.] (Astron.)

Definition: A red star of the first magnitude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades. Now when Aldebaran was mounted high Above the shiny Cassiopeia's chair. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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