stellular

adjective

stel·​lu·​lar

ˈstelyələ(r)

1

: having the shape of a small star : starry

a stellular light

2

: radiating like a star

stellular markings

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin stellula (diminutive of Latin stella star) + English -ar

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