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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
star-of-Bethlehem definition

star·-of-Bethlehem (-əv bet̸h′lə hem′, -lē əm)

noun pl. stars-of-Bethlehem stars′·-of-Beth′lehem′

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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