diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ In packages that originate from VyOS the master branch is kept in sync with
 last legacy package is gone, we will switch to using the `master` branch and
 retire `current`.
 
-Post-1.2.0 branches are named after constellations sorted by from smallest to largest.
+Post-1.2.0 branches are named after constellations sorted by area from smallest to largest.
 There are 88 of them, here's the [complete list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAU_designated_constellations_by_area).
 
 * 1.2.x: `crux` (Southern Cross)