Betelgeuse
Americannoun
noun
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A red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It is a variable star with a brightest apparent magnitude of 0.5. Scientific name: Alpha Orionis.
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See Note at Rigel
Etymology
Origin of Betelgeuse
1790–1800; < French < Arabic bīt al jauzāʾ shoulder of the giant (i.e., of Orion)
Example Sentences
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Something unusual is happening inside the enormous atmosphere of Betelgeuse, one of the most recognizable stars in the night sky.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The name Siwarha reflects its relationship with Betelgeuse.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The meteors will appear to originate from the constellation of Orion, near the red supergiant star Betelgeuse.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The possibility that Betelgeuse has a companion was first raised roughly a century ago as a potential explanation for some of its changes in brightness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Framed in the thick western window, Alderbaran and Betelgeuse were racing Sirius over the horizon, the hunting dog-star looking back to his master Orion, who had not yet heaved himself above the fim.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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