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Acrux

A crux |ˈāˌkrəks eɪˈkrəks | the star Alpha Crucis, the brightest star in the Southern Cross (Crux ). It is the twelfth brightest star in the sky. ORIGIN from A for 'alpha' + crux .

 

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Acrux

Acrux |ˈeɪkrʌks |Astronomy the star Alpha Crucis, which is the brightest star in the southern constellation Crux and the twelfth brightest in the sky. ORIGIN from A for alpha + crux .