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Etymology

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Literally, Bethlehem star.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡvjaz.da bɛ.tlɛˈjɛm.ska/
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  • Syllabification: gwiaz‧da be‧tle‧jem‧ska
  • Homophone: Gwiazda Betlejemska

Noun

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gwiazda betlejemska f

  1. the first star to appear in the sky on the evening of Christmas Eve, which is customarily taken as the sign to begin the Christmas dinner, commemorating the biblical Star of Bethlehem
    Synonym: pierwsza gwiazdka
  2. ornamental star-shaped object symbolizing the biblical Star of Bethlehem, used as an ornament on a Christmas tree or carried by carol singers
  3. poinsettia
    Synonyms: poinsecja, poinsecja nadobna, wilczomlecz nadobny, wilczomlecz piękny

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