x-ray star

noun

1. a star, usually a binary star, that is a strong emitter of x-rays, as Cygnus X-1.

Word History and Origins

Origin of x-ray star¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

In December, the "Camp X-Ray" star was selected as the face of the French fashion house's 2013-14 Métiers d'Art Paris-Dallas collection campaign, which was shot and helmed by maestro Karl Lagerfeld.

From Los Angeles Times