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Definition of stella

stella

/ˈstɛl.ə/
stel · la
Plural:stellas
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Adjective:stellar
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stella Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A rare four-dollar pattern gold coin minted in the United States in 1879 and 1880 for proposed international trade, featuring a five-pointed star on the reverse.

Example

"The numismatic museum recently acquired an 1879 flowing-hair stella in pristine condition."

2

A star or star-shaped ornament, emblem, or surgical bandage.

Example

"A gilded stella was carved into the center of the stone vault."

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stein
steinsdalsfossen
stejneger pit viper
stella
stellar
steller sea lion
stem

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin stella, meaning "star," which derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂stḗr.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stella
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