Save Gender Masculine Usage Astronomy Pronounced Pron. /al.ˈkɜːr.də/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History The star Xi Cephei in the constellation Cepheus bore the traditional names Kurhah, Alkirdah or Alkurhah. It derives from al-qírada (ألقردة) meaning "the Ape".
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