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Gacrux en · PROPN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of Gamma Crucis, a red giant star ~88 light-years away in the constellation of Crux.
   alt of Gamma Crucis

Relateds

Crux · Becrux · Acrux

Synonyms

Gamma Cru · γ Crucis · Gamma Crucis · γ Cru