alioth

Meanings

• noun

  A star in the constellation Orion, located in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way.

  - "Alioth is the easternmost star in the Belt of Orion."
  - "The star Alioth shines brightly in the night sky."

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Variants

List of all variants of alioth that leads to same result
challa , challah , challahs , challas , challot , challoth , hallah , hallahs , hallot , halloth

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word αλιοθρονιον (alithronion), meaning 'altar on the wave' or 'ship's altar'.

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Trivia

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1. Alioth is the 21st brightest star in the night sky.

2. The star Alioth is also known as ζ Orionis (zeta Orionis) or Flamal Alghab.

3. Alioth is a blue-white main-sequence star with an apparent magnitude of 2.74.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orion: A constellation located in the Milky Way, named after the mythological hunter Orion.

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Culture

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Alioth has been a subject of interest in astronomy and mythology. In Greek mythology, Orion, the hunter, was said to have been placed among the stars after his death. The Belt of Orion, including Alioth, was believed to represent the belt of the mythological hero.

How to Memorize "alioth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the constellation Orion and focus on the bright star at the eastern end of the Belt. This is Alioth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Alioth with Orion and the mythological hunter. Remember the star is part of the Belt of Orion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating Alioth with the word 'Altar on the Wave' or 'Ship's Altar', as it is derived from the Greek term.

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