Deneb
From Arabic dhanab, "tail".
Meaning and origin
Deneb comes from the Arabic word for "tail", used by medieval astronomers to mark the tail-end star of several constellations.
How to pronounce Deneb
| English (US) | DEN-eb /ˈdɛnɛb/ |
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