Capella
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Capella
1675–85; < Latin: literally, she-goat, equivalent to cap ( ra ) she-goat + -ella diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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“Whoever has the greatest economic or logistical capacity sometimes captures the throne,” Capella said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
Wolfpack Research claims that IonQ’s acquisitions, such as Capella Space and Vector Atomic, are primarily for their government contracts and revenue, rather than quantum computing relevance.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The 1880s Artillery Officer Quarters, for example, have been restored and brilliantly whitewashed as the swank Capella Hotel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
The rendition ends with the singer leading the crowd in a big round of a Capella "wo-oh-oh-oh-oaaahs", which he could probably milk further in future but we're already into injury time following several stoppages.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
Capella was observed at Babylon about 2000 B.C., and was then known as Dilgan.
From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard
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