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Catalan
Etymology
Probably from a Vulgar Latin *stēlum, from an interpretation of stēla (from Classical Latin stēlla) as a neuter plural, through analogy with other words such as Latin signa, sidera, and astra, respective neuter plurals of signum, sidus, and astrum. Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr. See also Catalan estela, and estrella.
Pronunciation
Noun
estel m (plural estels)
- star
- Synonym: estrella
- kite (flying toy)
- Synonyms: grua, catxerulo, miloca, milotxa
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