"celestial transfer" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} celestial transfer (uncountable)
  1. (slang) The act of dying; death. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Death Synonyms: death
    Sense id: en-celestial_transfer-en-noun-koZFjVrA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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