Etymology

Capella

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Today it means: A bright double star in the constellation Auriga; Alpha (α) Aurigae. Full definition →

Latin capella
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Capella · proper noun1

  1. Latin · derived fromcapella“she-goat; kid”
  2. English todayCapella

From Latin capella (“she-goat; kid”).

Capella · proper noun2

  1. Catalan · borrowed fromCapella
  2. Catalan · borrowed fromCapella
  3. English todayCapella

Borrowed from Catalan Capella.

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