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Rigel

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Ri·​gel | \ ˈrī-jəl How to pronounce Rigel (audio) , -gəl; ˈri-jəl\

Definition of Rigel

: a first-magnitude star in the left foot of the constellation Orion

First Known Use of Rigel

1592, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Rigel

Arabic Rijl, literally, foot

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