aldebaran

/ˌældɪˈbɛrən/

Definitions

1. noun

a bright orange-red giant star in the constellation Taurus, named after the Arabic word for ‘the follower’ or ‘the ram’s follower’, which is the name of the star in Arabic astronomy.

“The ancient astronomers studied the movements of Aldebaran, trying to understand its significance in the celestial map.”

Synonyms

  • giant
  • star

Antonyms

  • dwarf