Al*deb"a*ran (#), n. [Ar. al-debaran, fr. dabar to follow; so called because this star follows upon the Pleiades.] Astron.
A red star of the first magnitude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades.
Now when Aldebaran was mounted high
Above the shiny Cassiopeia's chair.
Spenser.
© Webster 1913.