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star–of–Bethlehem
noun star–of–Beth·le·hem \-ˈbeth-li-ˌhem, -lē-(h)əm\
Definition of STAR-OF-BETHLEHEM
: any of various Old World bulbous herbs (genus Ornithogalum) of the lily family with basal leaves resembling grass; especially : one (O. umbellatum) with white star-shaped flowers that is naturalized in the eastern United States
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1573
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