Dictionary

Altair

noun Al·tair \al-ˈtī(-ə)r, -ˈter, ˈal-ˌ\

Definition of ALTAIR

:  the brightest star in the constellation Aquila
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of ALTAIR

Arabic al-ṭā'ir, literally, the flier
First Known Use: 1759

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: AltaistPrevious Word in the Dictionary: AltaicAll Words Near: Altair
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears