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Definition of blazing star

blazing star

Plural:blazing stars
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1

North American Any of several North American wildflowers, especially those of the genus Liatris, characterized by tall, wand-like spikes of purple or pink fuzzy flower heads.

Example

"We planted blazing star in the pollinator garden to attract monarch butterflies during their autumn migration."

2

A comet or a bright meteor, especially one with a highly visible tail (mostly in historical or poetic contexts).

Example

"Historical chronicles often described the sudden appearance of a blazing star as an omen of great societal change."

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• Nearby Words

blanket flower
blantyre
blazer
blazing star
bleeding heart
bleeding heart vine
blencoe

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blazing star. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blazing%20star
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