star-of-bethlehem

star-of-Beth·le·hem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stahr uhv, ov beth-li-hem, -lee-uh m]
- /stɑr ʌv, ɒv ˈbɛθ lɪˌhɛm, -li əm/
- /stɑː(r) əv ˈbeθlɪhem/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahr uhv, ov beth-li-hem, -lee-uh m]
- /stɑr ʌv, ɒv ˈbɛθ lɪˌhɛm, -li əm/

Definitions of star-of-bethlehem word

noun plural star-of-bethlehem any of several plants belonging to the genus Ornithogalum, of the lily family, having grasslike leaves and clusters of white flowers. 1
noun star-of-bethlehem the star that guided the Magi to the manger of the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. Matt. 2:1–10. 1

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Origin of star-of-bethlehem

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1565-75

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Parts of speech for Star-of-bethlehem

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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star-of-bethlehem popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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