Regulus

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An impure metal formed beneath slag during the smelting of ores.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A star in the constellation Leo; alpha (α) Leonis.
  2. 2
    a Roman cognomen

Synonyms

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Example

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"Tom bought a dog and named him Regulus."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin regulus.

Etymology 2

Latin regulus (“petty king”).

Etymology 3

From Latin Regulus.

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