Algol

See also: algol and ALGOL

English

Etymology

From Arabic الْغُول‎ (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).

Proper noun

Algol

  1. (astronomy) An eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (β) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus.

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Italian

Etymology

From Arabic اَلْغُول‎ (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).

Proper noun

Algol f

  1. Algol, a binary star in the constellation of Perseus

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Portuguese

Proper noun

Algol f

  1. (astronomy) Algol (binary star in the constellation of Perseus)

Spanish

Etymology

From Arabic اَلْغُول‎ (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /alˈɡol/ [alˈɣ̞ol]
  • Rhymes: -ol
  • Syllabification: Al‧gol

Proper noun

Algol f

  1. (astronomy) Algol (binary star in the constellation of Perseus)
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