blazing star

See also: blazingstar

English

Noun

blazing star (plural blazing stars)

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see blazing,‎ star.
  2. (archaic) A comet.
  3. Any of various plants including:
    1. Chamaelirium luteum of the lily family.
    2. Aletris farinosa, also called colicroot and star grass.
    3. Mentzelia laevicaulis
  4. Alternative form of blazingstar, many plants of genus Liatris.

References

  • blazing star in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • blazing star at OneLook Dictionary Search
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