Meanings
proper noun
- astronomyThe star Proxima Centauri
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
From Alpha Centauri. Astronomers believe that Proxima Centauri is gravitationally bound to the Alpha Centauri system.
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Alpha Centauri C. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alpha%20Centauri%20C
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