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Definition: Capella

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. The brightest star in Auriga.[Wordnet]
2. Snipes.[Wordnet]
3. A brilliant star in the constellation Auriga.[Websters].

Sources: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Capella" is a common misspelling or typo for: Capsella, Caprella.

Date "Capella" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1379. (references)

Etymology:Capella \Ca*pel"la\, noun. [Latin expression, little goet, diminutive of caper goat.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: Capella

Domain Definition
Antiquities 1: Capella (1) Martianus Mineus Felix. A poet, born, according to Cassiodorus, at Madaura in Africa; he calls himself, however, at the end of his work, “the foster-child of the city of Elissa”; whether it be that he was born at Carthage, or else received his education there, which latter is the more probable opinion of the two. The MSS., however, give him the title of “the Carthaginian. ” In process of time he attained to proconsular dignity, but whether he was a Christian or not is a matter of uncertainty. About the middle of the fifth century of our era he wrote at Rome a work bearing the appellation of Satira or Satyricon, divided into nine books. It is a species of encyclopaedia, half prose and half verse, modeled after the Varronian satire. The first two books form a detached and separate work, entitled De Nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii, and treating of the apotheosis of Philology and her marriage with Mercury. We find in it, among other things, a description of heaven, which shows that the mystic notions of the Platonists of that day approximated in a very singular manner to the truths of Christianity. In the seven following books Capella treats of the seven sciences which formed at that time the circle of human study--namely, grammar, logic, rhetoric, geometry, astrology (astronomy), arithmetic, and music, which comprehends poetry. (See Liberales Artes.) This work, written in an exaggerated and pedantic style, was introduced into the schools in the Middle Ages; hence it was frequently copied, and the text has become extremely corrupt. The prosody shows that accent had begun to destroy the distinction of quantity, for we find, e.g., lōquax, flăgitaret, Canŏpus, etc. On the text, see Dick, De Martiano Capella Emendando (Berne, 1885). The best edition of Capella is that of Eyssenhardt (Leipzig, 1866); the editio princeps was that of Bodianus (Vincent. 1499). The distinguished jurist, Grotius, edited the work when only fourteen years of age. (2) An elegiac poet, mentioned with commendation by Ovid (Pont. xvi. 36). We have no remains of his productions. (references)
  2: Capella. See Capra. (references)

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Common Expressions: Capella

Expressions Definition
Alta capella Alta capella is a term referring to the town wind bands found throughout continental Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, and specifically to such bands consisting of shawms and slide trumpets or sackbuts. (references)
Capella (crater) Capella is a lunar crater that lies to the north of the Mare Nectaris, in a rugged region with many small impact craters. It is intruding slightly into the eastern rim of Isidorus crater, a feature only slightly smaller in diameter. (references)
Capella (star) Capella (α Aur / α Aurigae / Alpha Aurigae) is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga and sixth brightest star in the sky. (references)
Capella notation program Capella is a music notation program or Scorewriter developed by the German company WHC. (references)
Capella University Capella University is an online academic institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. (references)
Genus Capella Snipes. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Martianus Capella Martianus Minneus Felix Capella was a pagan writer of Late Antiquity, whose career flourished some time during the 5th century. Martianus composed his one famous book between the sack of Rome by Alaric (410), which he mentions, but apparently before the conquest of Africa by the Vandals in 429. As early as the middle of the sixth century Securus Memor Felix, a professor of rhetoric, received the text in Rome, for he quoted it. (references)
Mazda Capella Capella is the Japanese domestic market name for Mazda's midsize family car; larger than the Familia/323 but smaller than the Luce/929. The vehicle has also been sold as the Mazda 616, 626, Montrose, and Ford Telstar, and is closely related to the short-lived Mazda Lantis, Cronos, Persona, Autozam Clef, Eunos 500/Xedos 6 and Mazda MX-6/Ford Probe. Production of the Capella lasted from 1970 until it was replaced by the Mazda Atenza in 2002. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: Capella

Expressions Domain Definition
Martiānus Capella Antiquities Martiānus Capella. See Capella. (references)

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Extended Definition: Capella

Capella

Capella can refer to:

  • A cappella, a music term referring to vocal music or singing without instrumental accompaniment
  • Capella (Huesca) municipality in Huesca Province of Spain
  • Capella, Queensland small town in Central Queensland
  • Capella (star), a bright star in the constellation of Auriga
  • Mazda Capella, a model of automobile manufactured by Mazda
  • Capella University, an online academic institution based in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Martianus Capella, a writer of late antiquity
  • Capella (crater), an impact crater on the Moon, named after the writer
  • Capella notation program, a music scorewriter by WHC software
  • Cappella, an electronic music group
  • USS Capella, a cargo ship in the United States Navy
  • Felix Capella, a Canadian race walker
  • Capella Droit, an Award winning Border Collie Dog from Texas

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Topics by Level of Interest: Capella

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Capella 68     Alta capella 2
Mazda Capella 22     Auriga Capella 18
Auriga Capella 18     Canadian Bandurist Capella 5
Capella (star) 17     Capella 68
Capella University 17     Capella (crater) 13
Poltava Bandurist Capella 14     Capella (star) 17
Martianus Capella 13     Capella Education Company 6
Kiev Bandurist Capella 13     Capella Island 8
Capella (crater) 13     Capella notation program 3
Hangad a Capella 12     Capella Savaria 3
USS Capella 9     Capella University 17
Capella Island 8     Combined Bandurist Capella 7
Prague Bandurist Capella 8     Felix Capella 3
Combined Bandurist Capella 7     Hangad a Capella 12
Pete Capella 7     Kiev Bandurist Capella 13
Richard de Capella 6     La Capella Reial de Catalunya 3
USS Capella (AK-13) 6     Leontovych Bandurist Capella 5
Capella Education Company 6     Martianus Capella 13
Ukrainian Republic Capella 5     Mazda Capella 22
Canadian Bandurist Capella 5     Pete Capella 7
Leontovych Bandurist Capella 5     Poltava Bandurist Capella 14
Felix Capella 3     Prague Bandurist Capella 8
State Symphony Capella of Russia 3     Richard de Capella 6
Capella notation program 3     State Symphony Capella of Russia 3
Capella Savaria 3     Ukrainian Republic Capella 5
La Capella Reial de Catalunya 3     USS Capella 9
Alta capella 2     USS Capella (AK-13) 6

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Translations: Capella

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Al Arabiya عَيُّوق (Capella), ثلاثي كابيلا (Capella trio). Additional references: Al Arabiya, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Al Fus-Ha عَيُّوق (Capella), ثلاثي كابيلا (Capella trio). Additional references: Al Fus-Ha, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Arabic عَيُّوق (Capella), ثلاثي كابيلا (Capella trio). Additional references: Arabic, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Simplified 无伴奏地 (a Capella). Additional references: Chinese Simplified, China, Brunei, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Traditional 無伴奏地 (a Capella). Additional references: Chinese Traditional, China, Brunei, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Dari آواز دسته جمعی به سبك كليسايی (a Capella). Additional references: Dari, Iran, Indo-European, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Gaelg moggaid ny gliooney (Capella, kneecap). Additional references: Gaelg, United Kingdom, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Gailck moggaid ny gliooney (Capella, kneecap). Additional references: Gailck, United Kingdom, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguk Mal 카펠라 (Capella). Additional references: Hanguk Mal, Korea, South, Korea, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguohua 카펠라 (Capella). Additional references: Hanguohua, Korea, South, Korea, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Hebrew אקפלה (a Capella). Additional references: Hebrew, Israel, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
High Arabic عَيُّوق (Capella), ثلاثي كابيلا (Capella trio). Additional references: High Arabic, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Ivrit אקפלה (a Capella). Additional references: Ivrit, Israel, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Japanese カペラ (Capella), アカペラ (a Capella, Capella), マツダ・カペラ (Mazda Capella). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Korean 카펠라 (Capella). Additional references: Korean, Korea, South, Korea, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Lietuvi Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Lietuvi, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Litauische Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Litauische, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Litewski Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Litewski, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Lithuanian Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Lithuanian, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Litovskiy Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Litovskiy, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Liutuviskai Kapela (Capella, chapel, choir). Additional references: Liutuviskai, Lithuania, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Manx moggaid ny gliooney (Capella, kneecap). Additional references: Manx, United Kingdom, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Manx Gaelic moggaid ny gliooney (Capella, kneecap). Additional references: Manx Gaelic, United Kingdom, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Parsi آواز دسته جمعی به سبك كليسايی (a Capella). Additional references: Parsi, Iran, Indo-European, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Persian آواز دسته جمعی به سبك كليسايی (a Capella). Additional references: Persian, Iran, Indo-European, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Persian (Farsi) آواز دسته جمعی به سبك كليسايی (a Capella). Additional references: Persian (Farsi), Iran, Indo-European, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
Spanish a capela (capella). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, Capella. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: Capella

Language Translations for “Capella” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Athag Cathagapathagellathaga (Capella). Additional references: Athag, Capella. (volunteer)
Double Dutch Cagapagellaga (Capella). Additional references: Double Dutch, Capella. (volunteer)
Leet [^|*&||^ (Capella). Additional references: Leet, Capella. (volunteer)
Oppish Copapopellopa (Capella). Additional references: Oppish, Capella. (volunteer)
Pig Latin Apellacay (Capella). Additional references: Pig Latin, Capella. (volunteer)
Terran B mopga (Capella). Additional references: Terran B, Capella. (volunteer)
Ubbi Dubbi Cubapubelluba (Capella). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, Capella. (volunteer)
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