Ara
[ ey-ruh, air-uh ]
/ ˈeɪ rə, ˈɛər ə /
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Definition of Ara
noun, genitive A·rae [ey-ree, air-ee]. /ˈeɪ ri, ˈɛər i/. Astronomy.
the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.
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Origin of Ara
From the Latin word āra altar
Words nearby Ara
aquí se habla español, Aquitaine, aquiver, a quo, Ar, Ara, araara, Arab, Arab American, araban, Arabel
Other definitions for Ara (2 of 3)
ARA
Agricultural Research Administration.
Other definitions for Ara (3 of 3)
A.R.A.
abbreviation
American Railway Association.
Associate of the Royal Academy.
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British Dictionary definitions for Ara (1 of 2)
Ara
/ (ˈɑːrə) /
noun Latin genitive Arae (ˈɑːriː)
a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius
Word Origin for Ara
from Latin: altar
British Dictionary definitions for Ara (2 of 2)
ARA
abbreviation for (in Britain)
Associate of the Royal Academy
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