What does SPICA mean?

Spica

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A bright binary star in the constellation Virgo.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈspiːkə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈspaɪkə/

Origin and Usage: The word "spica" comes from the Latin word "spīca," meaning "ear of grain." It is used in astronomy to refer to a binary star system located in the constellation Virgo.

Synonyms: Alpha Virginis, α Virginis, Azimech.

Related Words: Virgo, Sirius, Vega, Arcti, Arcto.

Example Sentences:

• Spica is one of the brightest stars in the sky.
• Spica is a binary star system, meaning it is composed of two stars orbiting around each other.
• Spica is located in the constellation Virgo.
• The name Spica comes from the Latin word "spīca," meaning "ear of grain."