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star-struck definition

star·-struck or starstruck star′·struck′ (stär′struk′)

adjective

drawn to or fascinated by famous or eminent people, esp. those in the theater, films, music, etc.

Etymology: < star (-)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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Ancient Greeks said to be suffering from the effects they associated with the star Sirius were described as astroboletos/αστροβολητος or "star-struck".

Posted by anonymous 75 days ago.

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