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star-shaped

|star-shape|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈstɑr ˌʃeɪpt/

🇬🇧

/ˈstɑː ˌʃeɪpt/

star form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'star-shaped' originates from the combination of 'star' and 'shape', where 'star' refers to a celestial body and 'shape' refers to the form or outline.

Historical Evolution

'star' and 'shape' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'star-shaped' became common in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having the form of a star', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having the shape or form of a star.

The star-shaped cookies were a hit at the party.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 08:56