Algol
WordNet
noun
(1) (from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms
(2) Second brightest star in Perseus; first known eclipsing binary
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Proper noun
- : 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.