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Rigel

noun
Ri·​gel | \ ˈrÄ«-jÉ™l How to pronounce Rigel (audio) , -gÉ™l; ˈri-jÉ™l\

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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