Alfirk

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Gender Masculine

Usage Astronomy

Pronounced Pron. AL-fərk

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Meaning & History

This is the traditional name of the star Beta Cephei in the constellation Cepheus. The name is derived from the Arabic الفرقة al-firqah "the flock" (of sheep).