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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Astronomy
Pronounced Pron. /ɛ.ˈreɪ.iː/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsAlrai

Meaning & History

Gamma Cephei is a binary star system in the constellation Cepheus. The system bore a traditional name variously spelled as Errai, Er Rai or Alrai, deriving from the Arabic الراعي (ar-rā‘ī), meaning "the shepherd".
Added 2/9/2021 by liaeremashvili