noun
Capella
Capella (noun) means a very bright star in the constellation Auriga, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth. Example: “Capella shines almost directly overhead on winter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.”
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A very bright star in the constellation Auriga, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
"Capella shines almost directly overhead on winter nights in the Northern Hemisphere."
How to use Capella
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bright star, often called the "goat star."
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Etymology
From Latin capella ("little she-goat"), because the star was linked in old star charts to a goat carried by the constellation's figure.
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What does “Capella” mean?
The word “Capella” means a very bright star in the constellation Auriga, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth. In plain terms, a bright star, often called the "goat star.".
How do you use “Capella” in a sentence?
Here is “Capella” used in a sentence: “Capella shines almost directly overhead on winter nights in the Northern Hemisphere.”
What part of speech is “Capella”?
“Capella” is a noun.
Where does the word “Capella” come from?
The word “Capella” comes from Latin. From Latin capella ("little she-goat"), because the star was linked in old star charts to a goat carried by the constellation's figure.
