Meaning Altair
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Altair


bright star in the constellation Aquila, 16c., from Arabic Al Nasr al Tair "the Flying Eagle," from tair, participle of tara "it flew."
Source: etymonline.com

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Altair


(n) double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation
Source: beedictionary.com

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Altair


a first magnitude (very bright) star, often used in celestial navigation
Source: photographers1.com

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Altair


Means "the flyer" in Arabic. This is the name of a star in the constellation Aquila.
Source: behindthename.com





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