SHOOTING STAR


Meaning of SHOOTING STAR in English

Function: noun

Date: 1593

1 : a visual meteor appearing as a temporary streak of light in the night sky

2 : any of several No. American perennial herbs (genus Dodecatheon, especially D. meadia ) of the primrose family that have entire oblong leaves and showy flowers with reflexed petals

3 : one resembling a shooting star especially in sudden and temporary brilliance

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