markab

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Definition of markab in English English dictionary

A star in the constellation Vela; Kappa (κ) Velorum

A bluish star in the constellation of Pegasus; Alpha (α) Pegasi. It forms one of the corners of the square of Pegasus

A star in the constellation Puppis; Kappa (κ) Puppis

Synonyms

mankib

Etymology

() From Arabic المركب الفرس (al-markab al-faras), "the saddle of the horse"