An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The third brightest star in Andromeda and one of the most beautiful double stars in the sky. The brighter star of the pair appears golden yellow or slightly orange; it
is a bright (of second magnitude) giant K star. The fainter companion, which appears greenish-blue, is also double.

Etymology (EN): This star is also known as Almaak, Alamak, Almak, or Almaach, from Ar. Al-‘Anaq al-‘Ardh “a small animal of Arabia similar to a badger.”