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Epsilon Leonis (ε Leo ε Leonis) is the fifth brightest star in the constellation Leo consistent with its Bayer designation Epsilon. The star has the traditional names Ras Elased (Australis) Asad Australis and Algenubi all of which derive from the Arabic رأس الأسد الجنوبي rās al-’asad al-janūbī which means the southern (star) of the lion’s head; australis is Latin for southern.