Altair


Al·tair

noun \al-ˈtī(-ə)r, -ˈter, ˈal-ˌ\

Definition of ALTAIR

: the brightest star in the constellation Aquila

Origin of ALTAIR

Arabic al-ṭā'ir, literally, the flier
First Known Use: 1825

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