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Algol.

An eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (β) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus.

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  1. An eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (β) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus.

Where this word comes from

From Arabic الْغُول (al-ḡūl, “the ghoul”).

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  1. Alternative letter-case form of ALGOL.

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