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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
star/stɑː(r)/
noun
  • 1 a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
  • 2 a stylized representation of a star, typically with five or more points.

    ■ a star-shaped symbol indicating a category of excellence.

    ■ used in names of starfishes and similar echinoderms, e.g. cushion star.

  • 3 a famous or talented entertainer or sports player.

    ■ an outstanding person or thing.

  • 4 Astrology a planet, constellation, or configuration regarded as influencing one's fortunes or personality.

    ■ (stars) informal a horoscope.

  • 5 a white patch on the forehead of a horse or other animal.
verb (stars, starring, starred)
  • 1 (of a film, play, etc.) have (someone) as a principal performer.

    ■ (of a performer) have a principal role in a film, play, etc.

  • 2 decorate or cover with star-shaped marks or objects.

    ■ mark for special notice or recommendation with a star.

– phrases
my stars! informal, dated an expression of surprise.
see stars seem to see flashes of light, especially as a result of a blow on the head.
– derivatives
stardom noun,
starless adjective,
starlike adjective.
– origin OE steorra, of Gmc origin.
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