Capella

/kəˈpɛlə/
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Other forms: Capellas

Definitions of Capella
  1. noun
    the brightest star in Auriga
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    example of:
    giant, giant star
    a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)
  2. noun
    snipes
    synonyms: Gallinago, genus Capella, genus Gallinago
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    type of:
    bird genus
    a genus of birds
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