Definitions for Regulus
ˈrɛg yə ləs; -ˌlaɪreg·u·lus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulusnoun

   the brightest star in Leo

2. Regulus, genus Regulusnoun

   a genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regulusnoun

   an impure metal formed beneath slag during the smelting of ores.

2. Regulusnoun

   A star in the constellation Leo; alpha (u03B1) Leonis.

3. Etymology: From Latin regulus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. REGULUSnoun

   Regulus is the finer and most weighty part of metals, which settles at the bottom upon melting. John Quincy

   Etymology: Lat. regule, Fr.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulus

   Regulus is the brightest object in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It has the Bayer designation designated α Leonis, which is Latinized to Alpha Leonis, and abbreviated Alpha Leo or α Leo. Regulus appears singular, but is actually a quadruple star system composed of four stars that are organized into two pairs. The spectroscopic binary Regulus A consists of a blue-white main-sequence star and its companion, which has not yet been directly observed, but is probably a white dwarf. The system lies approximately 79 light years from the Sun. HD 87884 is separated from Regulus by 176″ and is itself a close pair. Regulus, along with five slightly dimmer stars (Zeta Leonis, Mu Leonis, Gamma Leonis, Epsilon Leonis, and Eta Leonis) have collectively been called 'the Sickle', which is an asterism that marks the head of Leo.

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1. regulus

   Regulus can have different meanings depending on the field. However, in general, it refers to: 1. A principle, pattern, or standard by which something is regulated or measured. 2. In astronomy, it is the brightest star in the constellation Leo. 3. In chemistry, it refers to a crude metal or a small but rich portion of a mineral substance primarily used in the earlier ages e.g. "Regulus of Antimony." 4. In history, it was also the title of various Roman and Byzantine officials. 5. Additionally, it's the genus of the Kinglet species of birds. The specific meaning of the term would, therefore, depend on the context in which it is being used.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulusnoun

   a petty king; a ruler of little power or consequence

2. Regulusnoun

   the button, globule, or mass of metal, in a more or less impure state, which forms in the bottom of the crucible in smelting and reduction of ores

3. Regulusnoun

   a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Leo; -- called also the Lion's Heart

4. Etymology: [L., a petty king, prince, dim. of rex, regis, a king: cf. F. rgule. See Regal.]

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1. Regulus

   Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the night sky, lying approximately 77.5 light years from Earth. Regulus is a multiple star system composed of four stars that are organized into two pairs. The spectroscopic binary Regulus A consists of a blue-white main-sequence star and its companion, which has not yet been directly observed, but is probably a white dwarf star. Located farther away is the pair Regulus B and Regulus C, which are dim main-sequence stars.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulus

   reg′ū-lus, n. an intermediate and impure product in the smelting of metallic ores: antimony: the golden-crested wren.—adj. Reg′uline.—v.t. Reg′ulise. [L., 'little king.']

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulus

   a Roman of the Romans; was twice over Consul, in 267 and 256 B.C.; defeated the Carthaginians, both by sea and land, but was at last taken prisoner; being sent, after five years' captivity, on parole to Rome with proposals of peace, dissuaded the Senate from accepting the terms, and despite the entreaties of his wife and children and friends returned to Carthage according to his promise, where he was subjected to the most excruciating tortures.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regulus

   α Leonis; the principal star in the old constellation Leo.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. REGULUS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Regulus is ranked #135593 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Regulus surname appeared 124 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Regulus.
   
   78.2% or 97 total occurrences were Black.
   11.2% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   6.4% or 8 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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How to pronounce Regulus?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Regulus in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Regulus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Regulus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Regulus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Regulus
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Regulus
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulus
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Regulus
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Regulus
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Regulus
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Regulus
10. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Regulus
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html