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Rigil Kent

/ ˈraɪdʒɪl ˈkɛnt /

noun

  1. astronomy the star Alpha Centauri Often shortened toRigil


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Origin of Rigil Kent1

from Rigil Kentaurus , from Arabic al Rigil al Kentaurus the Centaur's foot

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