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starlight

American  
[stahr-lahyt] / ˈstɑrˌlaɪt /

noun

  1. the light lights emanating from the stars.

starlight British  
/ ˈstɑːˌlaɪt /

noun

  1. the light emanating from the stars

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adjective

  1. of or like starlight

  2. Also: starlit.  illuminated by starlight

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Etymology

Origin of starlight

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; star, light 1

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