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rigel

/ˈraΙͺdΚ’Ι™l/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a very bright star that you can see in the night sky, part of the Orion group of stars.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

β€œRigel is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Orion.”

β€œLast night we used a telescope to find Rigel in the sky.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A bright blue supergiant star in the constellation Orion, one of the most luminous stars visible from Earth.

β€œRigel is the seventh brightest star in the night sky.”

Related Words

Synonyms:
starsupergiant

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