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star

1. star \'sta:r\ \-l*s\ \-.li-k\ n [ME sterre, fr. OE steorra; akin to OHG 
   sterno star, L ste]lla, Gk aste-r, astron 1a: any natural luminous body 
   visible in the sky esp. at night  1b: a self-luminous gaseous celestial 
   body of great mass whose shape is usu . spheroidal and whose size may be as 
   small as the earth or larger than the earth's orbit 2a1: a planet or a 
   configuration of the planets that in astrology influence  one's destiny or 
   fortune - usu. used in pl. 2a2: a waxing or waning fortune or fame  obs  
   2b: DESTINY  3a: a conventional figure with five or more points that 
   represents a star;  esp : ASTERISK 3b: an often star-shaped ornament or 
   medal worn as a badge of honor, author ity, or rank, or as the insignia of 
   an order 4: something resembling a star  5a: the principal member of a 
   theatrical or operatic company who usu. plays  the chief roles 5b: a highly 
   publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer  5c: an outstandingly 
   talented performer  - star.less aj
2. star vb or starred;  or star.ring 1: to sprinkle or adorn with stars  
   2a: to mark with an asterisk  3: to present in the role of a star  1: to 
   play the most prominent or important role  2: to perform outstandingly 
3. star aj 1: of, relating to, or being a star  2: being of outstanding 
   excellence : PREEMINENT