Alphard

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proper noun

An orange giant star in the constellation of Hydra; Alpha (α) Hydrae.

OriginArabic الفَرْد →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. astronomyAn orange giant star in the constellation of Hydra; Alpha (α) Hydrae.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
alpha hydrae

Origin

  1. Arabicالفَرْد“the solitary one”
  2. EnglishAlphard

From Arabic الفَرْد (al-fard, “the solitary one”).

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Translations

Māori Mahuru
  • Mahurua star - Alphard
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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