Star-of-Bethlehem Definition
stärəv-bĕthlĭ-hĕm
star-of-bethlehem
noun
The bright star over Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus, guiding the Magi: Matt. 2:1-10
Webster's New World
A bulbous plant (Ornithogalum umbellatum) of the lily family, with white, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Webster's New World
Any of several similar or related plants.
American Heritage
Origin of Star-of-Bethlehem
After the star that guided the Magi to Bethlehem
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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