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star-spangled

American  
[stahr-spang-guhld] / ˈstɑrˌspæŋ gəld /

adjective

  1. spangled with stars.

  2. Informal. made up of or attended by celebrities, distinguished or illustrious persons, etc..

    a star-spangled reception.
star-spangled British  

adjective

  1. marked or decorated with stars

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Etymology

Origin of star-spangled

First recorded in 1585–95

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