star-spangled
[ stahr-spang-guhld ]
/ ˈstɑrˌspæŋ gəld /
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adjective
spangled with stars.
Informal. made up of or attended by celebrities, distinguished or illustrious persons, etc.: a star-spangled reception.
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Origin of star-spangled
First recorded in 1585–95
Words nearby star-spangled
star-shaped, star shell, starship, star sign, stars in one's eyes, have, star-spangled, Star-Spangled Banner, star stream, star-struck, star-studded, star system
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British Dictionary definitions for star-spangled
star-spangled
adjective
marked or decorated with stars
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