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serpent star

American  

noun

  1. brittle star.


Etymology

Origin of serpent star

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Down her course a serpent star Coils and shatters at her heels; Peals the horn exulting, peals Plaintive, is it near or far.

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