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stellate

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛleɪt, -lət/
Definition of stellate

adjective

technical
  • arranged in a radiating pattern like that of a star: stellate cells a stellate pattern of strands

Derivatives

stellated

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin stellatus, from stella 'star'

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Definition of stellate in the US English dictionary
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