star-of-Jerusalem
[ stahr-uhv-juh-roo-suh-luhm ]
/ ˈstɑr əv dʒəˈru sə ləm /
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noun, plural stars-of-Je·ru·sa·lem.
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Origin of star-of-Jerusalem
First recorded in 1565–75
Words nearby star-of-Jerusalem
star network, star-nosed mole, Star of Bethlehem, Star of Courage, Star of David, star-of-Jerusalem, starquake, Starr, starred, star route, star ruby
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