Dubhe's name comes from the Arabic al-dubb, ‘the bear', while Merak comes from the Arabic word al-maraqq meaning ‘the flank' or ‘groin'.
The name Dubhe derives from the Arabic phrase Thahr al Dubb al Akbar meaning "The Back of the Greater Bear". Description of the Star ...
See also: Day, Star, Apparent, Dubhe
 
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