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Alioth

The English word “Alioth” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. Epsilon Ursae Majoris, the brightest star in Ursa Major.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic أَلْيَة (ʔalya), a name referring to the fat tail of a sheep.

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