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@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Building `zebrad` requires [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install),
      - Using `rustup` installs the stable Rust toolchain, which `zebrad` targets.
 2. Install Zebra's build dependencies:
      - **libclang:** the `libclang`, `libclang-dev`, `llvm`, or `llvm-dev` packages, depending on your package manager
-     - **clang** or another C++ complier: `g++`, `Xcode`, or `MSVC`
+     - **clang** or another C++ compiler: `g++`, `Xcode`, or `MSVC`
 3. Run `cargo install --locked --git https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra --tag v1.0.0-alpha.0 zebrad`
 4. Run `zebrad start`