Definition of Capella

1. Noun. The brightest star in Auriga.

Group relationships: Auriga, Charioteer
Generic synonyms: Giant, Giant Star

2. Noun. Snipes.

Definition of Capella

1. n. A brilliant star in the constellation Auriga.

Definition of Capella

1. Proper noun. (star): A bright double star in the constellation Auriga; Alpha (?) Aurigae. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capella

Cape buffalos
Cape dagga
Cape hunting dog
Cape kafferboom
Cape lion
Cape lions
Cape lobster
Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope Province
Cape periwinkle
Cape primrose
Cape triangle
Cape triangles
Cape tulip
Capek
Capella (current term)
Capet
Capetian
Capetian dynasty
Capeverdean
Capeverdean Crioulo
Capgras
Capgras' phenomenon
Capgras' syndrome
Capgras delusion
Capillaria aerophila
Capillaria bovis
Capillaria brevipes
Capillaria hepatica
Capillaria philippinensis

Literary usage of Capella

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Nature-study for Teachers and Parents, Based on the Cornell by Anna Botsford Comstock (1911)
"Capella AND THE HEAVENLY TWINS Teacher's Story Capella is nearer to the North Star than any ... Capella is always a beautiful feature of the northern skies, ..."

2. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1859)
"Commonly derived from capella, the cape or little cloke of St Martin ... Hence it is supposed the name of capella was given to the apartment of the Palace ..."

3. A History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe from the Earliest Texts by George Saintsbury (1902)
"... of Philology and Martianus Mercury, by Martianus Capella.8 Of the author and Capella. dat,e of the book we know, with accuracy, hardly anything at all . ..."

4. Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of by Chetham Society (1847)
"Ita quod nee ego predictus Ric. nee aliquis alius pro me vel nomine meo aliquid iuris vel clamei in predicta capella de cetero exigere poterimus nee ..."

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