Adhara

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Gender Feminine
Usage Astronomy
Pronounced Pron. /ə.ˈdɛɹ.ə/(English)

Meaning & History

Derived from Arabic عذارى ('adhara) meaning "maidens". This is the name of the second brightest star (after Sirius) in the constellation Canis Major.