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stelliferous

[ ste-lif-er-uhs ]
/ stɛˈlɪf ər əs /
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adjective
having or abounding with stars.
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Origin of stelliferous

1575–85; <Latin stellifer star-bearing (stell(a) star + -i--i- + -fer-fer) + -ous; see -ferous
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British Dictionary definitions for stelliferous

stelliferous
/ (stɛˈlɪfərəs) /

adjective
full of stars

Word Origin for stelliferous

C16: from Latin stellifer star-bearing, from stella star; see -ferous
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