Star of Bethlehem

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noun

the star that guided the Magi to the manger of the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1–10.

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Other definitions for Star of Bethlehem (2 of 2)

star-of-Bethlehem

[ stahr-uhv-beth-lee-uhm, -li-hem ]

/ ˈstɑr əvˈbɛθ li əm, -lɪˌhɛm /

noun, plural stars-of-Beth·le·hem.

any of several plants belonging to the genus Ornithogalum, of the lily family, having grasslike leaves and clusters of white flowers.

Also called summer snowflake.

Origin of star-of-Bethlehem

First recorded in 1565–75

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How to use Star of Bethlehem in a sentence

Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling says his politics are keeping him out of Cooperstown.
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I just recently rewatched all six Star Wars movies the other day… Oh wow, from the beginning?
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The star announces he is to marry his 27-year-old boyfriend.
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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice turned herself in to serve a 15-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud.
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I had no idea who they were, as the Grand Duke was in morning costume, and had no star or decoration to distinguish him.
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You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
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When rapidly deposited, as by artificial precipitation, triple phosphate often takes feathery, star- or leaf-like forms.
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She liked him less than ever, nevertheless wished that he were her brother and the rising star in American politics.
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But Lessard's a overbearin' son-of-a-gun all round, and he's always breakin' out in a new place.
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British Dictionary definitions for Star of Bethlehem (1 of 2)

star-of-Bethlehem

noun

Also called: starflower a Eurasian liliaceous plant, Ornithogalum umbellatum, naturalized in the eastern US, having narrow leaves and starlike white flowers

any of several similar and related plants

British Dictionary definitions for Star of Bethlehem (2 of 2)

Star of Bethlehem

noun

the star that is supposed to have appeared above Bethlehem at the birth of Christ

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