English Explanatory Dictionary

Gacrux

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Abbreviation of Gamma Crucis, a red giant star approximately 88 light-years away in the constellation of Crux.

Word forms

Gacrux

Etymology

Blend of gamma + Crux, probably invented by astronomer Elijah Hinsdale Burritt by contraction of its Bayer designation

Synonyms

Gamma Crucis γ Crucis γ Cru Gamma Cru

Related words

Crux Acrux Becrux
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