Castor
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːs.tə/
The English word “Castor” has 2 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- One of the Dioscuri
- A double star in the constellation Gemini; alpha (α) Geminorum.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κάστωρ (Kástōr), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr, “beaver”).
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