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English > 2 senses of the word Capella:
NOUNobjectCapellathe brightest star in Auriga
animalCapella, Gallinago, genus Gallinago, genus Capellasnipes
Capella > pronunciation
Soundskahpeh'lah
RhymesAbila ... Zola: 103 rhymes with lah...
English > Capella: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningThe brightest star in Auriga.
Instance ofgiant star, giantA very bright star of large diameter and low density / density (relative to the Sun)
Member ofAuriga, CharioteerA conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere
English > Capella: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningsnipes.
SynonymsGallinago, genus Gallinago, genus Capella
Member ofScolopacidae, family Scolopacidaesandpiper family
MembersWilson's snipe, Gallinago gallinago delicataAmerican snipe
great snipe, woodcock snipe, Gallinago mediaOld World snipe larger / larger and darker than the whole snipe
whole snipe, Gallinago gallinagoCommon snipe of Eurasia and Africa
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Catalancapella