Hikianalia (star)
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Hikianalia is the traditional Polynesian name for the star Spica, a bright first-magnitude star in the constellation Virgo used in wayfinding navigation.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Hikianalia (star) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T18106511 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hikianalia (star) Context triple: [Hikianalia, namedAfter, Hikianalia (star)]
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A.
Mahratta star
The Mahratta star is a stylized multi-pointed star emblem historically associated with Indian Maratha forces and later adopted in British military heraldry and regimental insignia.
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B.
Yıldız
Yıldız is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "star," commonly used in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities.
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C.
Stello
Stello is the surname of Dick Stello, a former Major League Baseball umpire known for his work in the National League.
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D.
Aludra
Aludra is a bright blue supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major, known for its high luminosity and relatively short remaining lifespan.
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E.
Estrela
Estrela is a historic and picturesque neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, known for its basilica, gardens, and traditional tram routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hikianalia (star) Target entity description: Hikianalia is the traditional Polynesian name for the star Spica, a bright first-magnitude star in the constellation Virgo used in wayfinding navigation.
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A.
Mahratta star
The Mahratta star is a stylized multi-pointed star emblem historically associated with Indian Maratha forces and later adopted in British military heraldry and regimental insignia.
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B.
Yıldız
Yıldız is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "star," commonly used in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities.
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C.
Stello
Stello is the surname of Dick Stello, a former Major League Baseball umpire known for his work in the National League.
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D.
Aludra
Aludra is a bright blue supergiant star in the constellation Canis Major, known for its high luminosity and relatively short remaining lifespan.
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E.
Estrela
Estrela is a historic and picturesque neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, known for its basilica, gardens, and traditional tram routes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.