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celestial definition

ce·les·tial (sə les′c̸həl)

adjective

  1. of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
    1. of heaven; divine celestial beings
    2. highest; perfect celestial bliss
  3. of the former Chinese Empire

Etymology: ME & OFr < L caelestis < caelum, heaven: for IE base see chintz

noun

any being regarded as living in heaven

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