alkaid

[ælˈkaɪd]

alkaid Definition

the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Major.

Using alkaid: Examples

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    Alkaid is also known as Eta Ursae Majoris.

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    Alkaid is located at the end of the handle of the Big Dipper.

Origins of alkaid

from Arabic 'al-qā'id', meaning 'the leader'

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Summary: alkaid in Brief

'Alkaid' [ælˈkaɪd] is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Major. It is also known as Eta Ursae Majoris and is located at the end of the handle of the Big Dipper.