Vega definition

Etymology 1

From Medieval Latin < (wāqi‘, falling), from the expression
(an-nasr al-wāqi‘, falling eagle). The active participle derives from the verb (wáqa‘a, to fall, drop, tumble, alight, pounce).

Proper noun

The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Alpha (α) Lyrae. It forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Etymology 2

From vega "meadow, fertile lowland" < pre-Roman Iberian vaica or baika (meadow) < Iberian ibai (river).

Proper noun

Vega (plural: Vegas)

Hispanic surname and placename, usually preceded by la or de la in the singular, or by las or de las in the plural (e.g., Las Vegas).
An automobile that was manufactured by Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation from 1970 to 1977.