"astar" meaning in English

See astar in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: a- + star Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|star}} a- + star Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} astar (not comparable)
  1. Covered with bright or sparkling objects. Tags: not-comparable, predicative Synonyms: spangled
    Sense id: en-astar-en-adj-OmvahkDi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with a-: 54 46
  2. Shining as if with sparks or small points of light. Tags: not-comparable, predicative Synonyms: sparkling, twinkling
    Sense id: en-astar-en-adj-rgdIhuGY Categories (other): English terms prefixed with a- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with a-: 54 46

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