Etymology

Algol

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Today it means: An eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (β) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus. Full definition →

Arabic الْغُول
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Algol · proper noun1

  1. Arabic · derived fromالْغُول“the ghoul”
  2. English todayAlgol

From Arabic الْغُول (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).

ALGOL · proper noun2

Devised as an acronym of algorithmic language.

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