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Algenib

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Meaning

  1. A β Cephei variable subgiant, visible as a third-magnitude blue-white star in the northern constellation of Pegasus, one of four stars in the asterism of the Great Square of Pegasus.
  2. Synonym of Mirfak (the star α Persei).

Etymology / origin

From Arabic الجَانِب (al-jānib) "the side".

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