rigel
/ΛraΙͺdΚΙl/
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Simple Meaning
a very bright star that you can see in the night sky, part of the Orion group of stars.
When to Use
πAcademic Writing
Proficient β near-native mastery
Examples in Conversation
βRigel is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Orion.β
βLast night we used a telescope to find Rigel in the sky.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A bright blue supergiant star in the constellation Orion, one of the most luminous stars visible from Earth.
βRigel is the seventh brightest star in the night sky.β
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Synonyms:
starsupergiant