also called Alpha Leonis, brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo and one of the brightest in the entire sky, having an apparent visual magnitude of about 1.35. The name Regulus, derived from a Latin word for king, reflects an ancient belief in the astrological importance of the star.
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Meaning of REGULUS in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012