Capella

noun

Ca·​pel·​la kə-ˈpe-lə How to pronounce Capella (audio)
: a star of the first magnitude in Auriga

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, she-goat, from caper he-goat — more at capriole

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Capella was in 1674

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“Capella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capella. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Capella

noun
Ca·​pel·​la kə-ˈpel-ə How to pronounce Capella (audio)
: a very bright star in Auriga

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