Capella

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A bright double star in the constellation Auriga; Alpha (α) Aurigae.
  2. 2
    A surname from Catalan.

Synonyms

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cappellagallinago

Example

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"The choir sung an a capella version of the song."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin capella (“she-goat; kid”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Catalan Capella.

Related phrases

double star

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