Mira
Americannoun
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Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.
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a female given name.
Example Sentences
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Jahlani Tavai, linebacker, Mira Costa: Just looking at the family history of the Tavai family in the South Bay means there will be plenty of people cheering for him and the Patriots.
From Los Angeles Times
Said coach Don Morrow: “Jahlani deserves a lot of credit. He was a great athlete coming out of Mira Costa but wasn’t the biggest guy. He was tall and lanky. He really changed his body at Hawaii and got really strong and moved to linebacker.”
From Los Angeles Times
It is so small, delicate and beautiful that he guards it with his life, as he once did for Fang and Mira.
From Salon
During Thursday’s media day at Mira Costa, three outstanding senior pitchers look physically and emotionally prepared to show how good they are.
From Los Angeles Times
Mira Costa players have the advantage of walking around or going to the store and running into a Dodger or pro player in Manhattan Beach.
From Los Angeles Times
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