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Silver Star

noun

: a U.S. military award that is given to a soldier who is extremely brave in battle

Full Definition of SILVER STAR

:  a United States military decoration awarded for gallantry in action —called also Silver Star Medal
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First Known Use of SILVER STAR

1932

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