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falling stars

falling stars is the plural of falling star.

Meaning of falling star

Noun

falling star (plural falling stars)

  1. A meteor.
    • Upon seeing the majesty of heaven (e.g., lightning, falling stars, or the renewal of the solar cycle), high mountains, or other glorious phenomena of nature [one should say]: "Blessed . . . Who doest the work of creation."1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 283
    Synonyms:
    shooting star

Questions about falling stars

What is falling stars the plural of?
Falling stars is the plural of falling star.

Words near falling stars in the dictionary

  1. falling short
  2. falling sick
  3. falling sickness
  4. falling silent
  5. falling star
  6. falling stars
  7. falling through
  8. falling through the cracks
  9. falling to
  10. falling to one's knees
  11. falling to pieces

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