Rigel

noun

Ri·gel ˈrī-jəl

-gəl;

ˈri-jəl

: a first-magnitude star in the left foot of the constellation Orion

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Those renderings came in handy during collaborations with the art department, the lighting crew, the virtual production team and other creative colleagues on set to get the gentle, rosy glow of planet Rigel VII just right. — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2024 Her resignation came shortly after Rigel Robinson stepped down and suspended his mayoral campaign. — Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 While Nica is naive and innocent, Rigel – who was her nemesis at the abusive orphanage – is a violent bully. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024 Orion’s two brightest stars are Rigel, marking the hunter's left foot, and Betelgeuse on his right shoulder. — Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for Rigel

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Etymology

Arabic Rijl, literally, foot

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Rigel was in 1592

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Rigel

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Ri·gel ˈrī-jəl

-gəl

: a bright star in the left foot of the Orion star group

Rigel

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