star as a noun.  Its single syllable is pronounced star'.  There are 7 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  A celestial body so distant as to appear like a luminous point:  in common usage including the planets, but in astronomy limited to the fixed stars, and hence sometimes applied by analogy to the sun.

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The stars are classified according to their relative brightness in what are known as magnitudes, the first being the brightest and the sixth the faintest visible to the naked eye.  The following table gives the names of 17 stars brighter than magnitude 1.5, with the constellation in which each may be found.

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aster-, asteri-, astero-.  From Greek aster, star:  combining form.

asterium is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  A non-terrestrial element supposed by Lockyer to exist in certain stars, as indicated in their spectra.

asteroid as a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  One of a group of small planets or planetoids, between Mars and Jupiter, of which about 700 have been found.

Asterope is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Sterope, a star of the Pleiades.

astral as a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  An astral body.

astral as an adjective.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  Of, pertaining to, coming from, or like the stars; starry.

dark star.  In Astronomy is:  An invisible or dimly shining star.  Such stars are known only through their action upon visible stars.

planisphere is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  A plane projection of the sphere; especially, a polar projection of the heavens on a chart, with a movable cover which, when set by the directions, shows the stars visible at a given place and time.

shooting star.  Definition 2 of 2 is:  A small meteor moving rapidly through space.

star chart is a noun.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

stardust is a noun:  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

star-drift.  In Astronomy is:  A common proper motion of stars in the same region of the heavens:  noticed in close groups of stars and in pairs of widely separated stars.

star-gaze.  A transitive verb, to gaze at, or as if at, stars; act the star-gazer.

star-gazer.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  One who gazes at or studies the stars; especially, an astrologer or astronomer.

star-gazing as a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  The act or practise of watching or studying the stars.

star-gazing as an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Given to watching the stars.

starless is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Being without stars or starlight.

starlet is a noun.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  A small star.  A young female actress who acts; one who plays a part, as on the stage.

starlight as an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Lighted by, or only by the stars.

starlight as a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  The light given by a star or stars.

starlike is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Like a star; bright; luminous; shining.

starlit is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Lighted by, or only by the stars.

star-studded is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  (Definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

starry is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 6 is:  Set with stars or starlike spots or points; abounding in stars.  Definition 2 is:  Lighted by the stars.  Definition 3 is:  Shining as or like the stars.  Definition 5 is:  Of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or connected with stars.  Definition 6 is:  Consisting of stars; stellar.

star-shower is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 in Astronomy is:  A meteoric shower.

stellar is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Pertaining to the stars; astral.

stellary is an obsolete adjective:  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Star-shaped or starlike; radiating.

stellate is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Star-shaped or starlike; radiating.

stelliferous is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Abounding with stars.

stellular is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Bespangled with fine stars; shaped like or resembling little stars.

Definition 2 is:  A figure having radiating points, generally five or six:  used as an emblem or device, as on the shoulder-strap of a general.

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Bronze Star: (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  Bronze Star Medal.

Silver Star. (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  Silver Star Medal.

Gold Star:  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  Gold Star Service Flag.

Four-star.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  Four-star General, or restaurant, et cetera.

Five-star:  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  Five-star General or brandy, et cetera.

Star of David:  A hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.  Also called Magen David, Mogen David or Shield of David.

aster is a noun.  Definition 3 of 3 in Biology is:  The star-shaped figure terminating an amphiaster or nuclear spindle.

asteroid as a noun.  Definition 2 of 2 is:  A starfish.

asteroid as an adjective:  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Star-shaped.

pentacle is a noun:  Definition 1 of 1 is:  A figure composed of five straight lines making a star that includes a pentagon.

star anise is a noun:  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

star apple is a noun.  The fruit of a West-Indian tree (Chrysophyllum cainito), or the tree itself.  The edible fruit, resembling an apple in size and appearance, has ten cells and as many seeds disposed stellately around the center.

starfish is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  A marine animal, especially an asteroidean, having radiating arms, commonly with a star-shaped body having five or more rays.

starflower is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Any one of various plants with conventionally star-shaped flowers.  Specifically:  (1) A low perennial (Trientalis americana) with one or more star-shaped white flowers.  (2) A starwort, a star-of-Bethlehem, or some similar flower.

star polygon is a noun.  Definition 1 of 1 in geometry is:  A polygon whose sides prolonged cut each other in such a manner as to form a star-shaped figure.

starred is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  Spangled with stars; marked with stars or a star; specifically, marked with an asterisk.

starry is an adjective.  Definition 4 of 6 is:  Star-shaped.  Definition 5 is:  Of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or connected with stars.  Definition 6 is:  Consisting of stars; stellar.

Stars and Stripes.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  The flag of the United States of America, a field of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and a blue union with as many stars as States:  with the definite article.  Also called Old Glory, The Star-Spangled Banner.

star-spangled is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Spangled with stars or starlike spots or points; said especially of the United States flag.

stellary is an obsolete adjective:  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Star-shaped or starlike; radiating.

stellate is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Star-shaped or starlike; radiating.

stelliferous is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Abounding with stars.

stelliform is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Star-shaped.

stellular is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Bespangled with fine stars; shaped like or resembling little stars.

Definition 3 is:  An asterisk (*).

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starred is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  Spangled with stars; marked with stars or a star; specifically, marked with an asterisk.

starry is an adjective.  Definition 4 of 6 is:  Star-shaped.  Definition 5 is:  Of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or connected with stars.  Definition 6 is:  Consisting of stars; stellar.

Definition 4 is:  A white spot on the forehead of a horse or bovine animal.

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Definition 5 in Electricity is:  A star connection. Defined as:  In a polyphase system, an arrangement by which the apparatus is connected between one of the different conductors and a common neutral conductor.

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Definition 6 is: An actor who plays the leading part; hence, one who shines prominently in a calling or profession; as, a literary star.

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stardom is a noun.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

starlet is a noun.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

star reporter is an adjective.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

starring is a noun. (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)  A motion picture starring Kim Novak.

Definition 7 in Astrology is:  A heavenly body considered as influencing nativities; hence, fortune; destiny.

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astral as a noun.  Definition 2 of 3 is:  One possessed of an astral form or body.

astral as an adjective.  Definition 3 of 3 is:  Susceptible to influences from the stars; as, the astral body assumed by Paracelsus to explain presentiments.

star chart is a noun.  (definition unavailable from the authorized source.)

stellar is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 1 is:  Pertaining to the stars; astral.

Star synonyms, antonyms and etymology.

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Last update of this page:

2000 APR 03  Syllable noted and text pronunciation added.  Future links to other languages expanded.  Negative symbols added to two star magnitudes.

2000 JAN 06  Pronunciation of "star" added.

2000 JAN 06  Up link corrected from "nebula or star cluster" to "star system."

2000 JAN 06  Links to "top of this page" corrected.

1999 JUL 20