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noun, any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light

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1) noun, any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light
2) noun, a) a hot gaseous mass, such as the sun, that radiates energy, esp as light and infrared radiation, usually derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior, and in some cases as ultraviolet, radio waves, and X-rays. The surface temperature can range from about 2100 to 40 000°C. See also Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, giant star, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole b) (as modifier). Related adjs astral, sidereal, stellar
3) noun, astrology a) a celestial body, esp a planet, supposed to influence events, personalities, etc b)another name for horoscope
4) noun, an emblem shaped like a conventionalized star, usually with five or more points, often used as a symbol of rank, an award, etc
5) noun, a small white blaze on the forehead of an animal, esp a horse
6) noun, Also called: star facet any of the eight triangular facets cut in the crown of a brilliant
7) noun, a) a distinguished or glamorous celebrity, often from the entertainment world b) (as modifier)
8) noun, another word for asterisk
9) noun, prison slang a convict serving his first prison sentence
10) noun, see stars to see or seem to see bright moving pinpoints of light, as from a blow on the head, increased blood pressure, etc
11) verb, to mark or decorate with a star or stars
12) verb, to feature or be featured as a star

Old English steorra; related to Old Frisian stēra, Old Norse stjarna, German Stern, Latin stella