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golden stars

American  

noun

  1. a plant, Bloomeria crocea, of the amaryllis family, native to southern California, having clusters of golden-orange, starlike flowers.


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“In my mind,” he said, “those are the three golden stars.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The tower was decorated with five golden stars, each symbolizing a year of World War II, and flanked on either side by bronze statues of soldiers and a woman representing the “Motherland.”

From Washington Times

As always, flags flutter from almost every building and shop windows are decorated with golden stars.

From BBC

"Drivers also need to remember that number plates featuring the blue band and letters 'GB' next to the European golden stars are also no longer valid," Mr Dennis warned.

From BBC

Traditional imagery of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in which she wears a blue robe flecked with golden stars, is a common sight in churches and shrines throughout Mexico and is widely referenced in pop culture.

From Reuters