Algol
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Arabic الْغُول (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).
Proper noun[edit]
Algol
- (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.
Translations[edit]
star
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Etymology 2[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Algol
- (computer languages) Alternative letter-case form of ALGOL
- 1972, Thomas M. Disch, 334
- He was the defiant homesteader, the crusty senior member of a research team who understood Algol and Fortran but couldn't read the secrets of his own heart.
- 1972, Thomas M. Disch, 334
Anagrams[edit]
Italian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Arabic اَلْغُول (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).
Proper noun[edit]
Algol f
Anagrams[edit]
Portuguese[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Algol f
Spanish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Arabic اَلْغُول (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Algol f
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