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Definition of bluestar
bluestar
/ˈbluːˌstɑːr/
blue · star
Plural:bluestars
bluestar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous perennial flowering plants of the genus Amsonia in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), native primarily to North America and cultivated for their terminal clusters of small, pale blue, star-shaped blossoms and willow-like foliage that turns golden yellow in autumn.
Example
"The gardener planted clumps of bluestar along the sunny border for their delicate spring blooms and vibrant autumn foliage."
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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bluestar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bluestar