Alnitak
|Al-ni-tak|
C2
/ælˈnɪtæk/
Star in Orion's Belt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alnitak' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'النطاق' (an-niṭāq), meaning 'the girdle' or 'the belt'.
Historical Evolution
The Arabic word 'النطاق' was adopted into Latin as 'Alnitak', and eventually became the modern English name 'Alnitak'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'the girdle' or 'the belt', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage as it refers to a star in Orion's Belt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a star in the constellation Orion, part of Orion's Belt.
Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's Belt.
Last updated: 2025/07/01 19:21