Alhena

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proper noun

The third brightest star in the constellation of Gemini, γ (gamma) Geminorum

OriginArabic الهَنْعَة →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The third brightest star in the constellation of Gemini, γ (gamma) Geminorum

Origin

  1. Arabicالهَنْعَة“the brand (on the neck of the camel)”
  2. EnglishAlhena

From Arabic الهَنْعَة (al-hanʕa, “the brand (on the neck of the camel)”).

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APA

Alhena. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alhena

MLA

“Alhena.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alhena. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Alhena,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alhena.

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