Rigel
From Arabic al-Rijl, "the foot", the star marking Orion's left foot.
Meaning and origin
Rigel names the blue-white supergiant star that marks the left foot of Orion, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
How to pronounce Rigel
| English (US) | RY-jel /ˈraɪdʒəl/ |
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