Haedus
/ˈhiː.dəs/noun
A proper name used for certain stars in the constellation Auriga, derived from Latin for “young goat” or “kid.”
Did you know?In ancient and medieval astronomy, Haedus referred to stars associated with the celestial Goat, linking the night sky to sacrificial and pastoral symbolism.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵʰaidós
“Young goat or kid; a reconstructed pastoral term”
Proto-Italic
PIE/Italic
*haidos
“Young goat”
Classical Latin
Latin
haedus
“A kid, young goat”
Ancient Astronomy
Latin
Haedi
“The “Kids,” stars identified in the constellation Auriga”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Haedus
“A stellar name preserved in astronomical texts”
Modern English
English
Haedus
“A proper name for stars in Auriga, especially Haedus I and Haedus II”