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multiple star

noun

Definition of MULTIPLE STAR

:  several stars in close proximity that appear to form a single system
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First Known Use of MULTIPLE STAR

circa 1850

Rhymes with MULTIPLE STAR

binary star, budgerigar, conservatoire, Doppler radar, goût de terroir, Hubli-Dharwar, juniper tar, kala-azar, Kathiawar, Madagascar, proseminar, radio car, radio star, Viña del Mar

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