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English
Etymology
From Middle English sterre of þe see, a calque of Latin Stella Maris (“Polaris, the North Star; Mary, mother of Jesus”) and direct translation from the Latin and its descendants in other languages. Cf. Morning Star.
Proper noun
(the) Star of the Sea
- (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.
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