An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Sickle of Leo
  داس ِ شیر  
Dâs-e Šir
Fr.: Faucille du Lion  

A sickle-shaped → asterism forming the back of the Lion’s head. It is marked by six stars: ε Leonis, μ Leonis, ζ Leonis, γ Leonis, η Leonis, and α Leonis (→ Regulus).

See also:sickle; → Leo.