star-of-Bethlehem
star-of-Bethlehem noun: any of the genus Ornithogalum of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa, with clusters of typically white star-shaped flowers.
Noun
star-of-Bethlehem (plural stars-of-Bathlehem or star-of-Bethlehems)
- Any of the genus Ornithogalum of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa, with clusters of typically white star-shaped flowers.
- Synonyms:
- ornithogalum, ornithogale
Synonyms of star-of-Bethlehem
Forms of star-of-Bethlehem
| plural | stars-of-Bathlehem |
|---|---|
| plural | star-of-Bethlehems |
Origin of star-of-Bethlehem
From the Star of Bethlehem in Christian tradition.
Questions about star-of-Bethlehem
- What does star-of-Bethlehem mean?
- Star-of-Bethlehem means any of the genus Ornithogalum of perennial plants mostly native to southern Europe and southern Africa, with clusters of typically white star-shaped flowers.
- What part of speech is star-of-Bethlehem?
- Star-of-Bethlehem is a noun.
- What is the plural of star-of-Bethlehem?
- The plural of star-of-Bethlehem is stars-of-Bathlehem.
Words near star-of-Bethlehem in the dictionary
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