An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The star δ Canis Majoris, magnitude 1.84. It is an F8 supergiant 1800 light-years away. Among bright stars, Wezen is one of the most distant and luminous. Its luminosity is 50,000 times that of the Sun. Other designations: Alwazn, Wesen, HR 2693, HD 54605.

Etymology (EN): From Ar. Al-wazn (الوزن) “weight.”

Etymology (PE): Vazn, from Ar. Al-wazn, as above.