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star of Bethlehem

Bible the bright star over Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus, guiding the Magi: Matt. 2:1-10

noun pl. stars-of-Bethlehem

a bulbous plant (Ornithogalum umbellatum) of the lily family, with white, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves

See star of Bethlehem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. star-of-Bethlehem or stars-of-Bethlehem (stärzˌ-)
  1. Any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs of the genus Ornithogalum in the lily family, especially O. arabicum or O. umbellatum, native to the Mediterranean region and having narrow leaves and a cluster of star-shaped white flowers.
  2. Any of several similar or related plants.

Origin:

Origin: After the star that guided the Magi to Bethlehem

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