| • | One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae. |
| • | The polestar; the north star. |
| • | A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune. |
| • | That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor. |
| • | Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc. |
| • | A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance. |
| • | A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc. |
| • | To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems. |
| • | To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star. |
