An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Rigel Kentaurus
  پای ِ کنتاؤروس  
Pâ-ye Kentawros
Fr.: Rigil Kentaurus  

Same as the star → Alpha Centauri.

Etymology (EN): From Ar. Rijl al-Qanturis “foot of Centaurus,” from rijl “foot,” + Qanturis Arabicized → Centaurus.

Etymology (PE): Pâ-ye Kantawros, “foot of Centaurus,” from pâ, → foot, + Kentawros, → Centaurus.