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Definition of star of bethlehem

star of bethlehem

Plural:stars of Bethlehem
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1

In Christian tradition, the miraculous celestial light or star described in the Gospel of Matthew as having guided the biblical Magi to the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Example

"The children placed a shining representation of the Star of Bethlehem at the very top of the Christmas tree."

2

A bulbous perennial plant of the genus Ornithogalum (especially O. umbellatum), native to Europe and the Mediterranean and belong to the asparagus family, cultivated for its clusters of six-petaled, star-shaped white flowers with green-striped undersides.

Example

"Clusters of white star of Bethlehem blooms carpeted the shaded border of the spring garden."

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star anise
star fruit
star jasmine
star of bethlehem
star thistle
star tortoise
starch

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