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stellate Definition


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stellate
adj
    1. Shaped like a star.
    2. Used mostly in scientific contexts, eg said of the petals of certain flowers, various types of cells, crystals, starfish, etc: arranged in such a way as to have a central point with leaves, petals, arms, branches, etc radiating out from it.
Derivative: stellated
adj
    Derivative: stellately
    adverb
      Etymology: 17c: from Latin stella star.



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