Definition of Aldebaran
1. Noun. The brightest star in Taurus.
Definition of Aldebaran
1. n. A red star of the first magnitude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades.
Medical Definition of Aldebaran
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A red star of the first magnitude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades. "Now when Aldebaran was mounted high Above the shiny Cassiopeia's chair." (Spenser)
Origin: Ar. Al-debaran, fr. Dabar to follow; so called because this star follows upon the Pleiades.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aldebaran
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