shooting star
Americannoun
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Also called prairie pointer. Also called American cowslip. any of several North American plants of the genus Dodecatheon, especially D. meadia, having pink or white flowers with reflexed petals and stamens forming a pointed beak.
noun
Etymology
Origin of shooting star
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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The skills challenge is out this year, replaced by the shooting stars competition, which features four teams of three players.
From Los Angeles Times
He was inside a metal plane instead of hitching a ride with a shooting star.
From Literature
The league also announced the return of the shooting stars competition.
From Los Angeles Times
The stock peaked near $200 on Dec. 2, printing a bearish shooting star sandwiched between two doji candles, a clear signal of momentum fatigue.
From Barron's
It burst into a flare of shooting stars, lighting up her smiling face.
From Literature
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