stella

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[ stel-uh ]

noun

1. a four-dollar pattern coin of the U.S. having a metal content based on the metric system, issued 1879–80: designed to be used as an international coin.

Stella

²

[ stel-uh ]

noun

1. Frank (Phillip), born 1936, U.S. painter.
2. Joseph, 1887–1946, U.S. painter, born in Italy.
3. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “star.”

Example Sentences

“Rest in peace, Vladimir. Your light will continue to shine through the beauty you brought to this world,” ABT captioned its post, which featured photos of Shklyarov performing with ABT’s Stella Abrera in “Giselle.”

From Los Angeles Times

Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis remanded 21-year-old David Ssengozi, alias Lucky Choice, and Isaiah Ssekagiri , 28, to Kigo prison until Wednesday when they will make an initial court appearance.

From BBC

The plainness of Mallory Portnoy’s Stella was epitomized by the way she cuffed her jeans.

From Los Angeles Times

Brando, Malden and Kim Hunter, who played Stella, reprised their Broadway performances onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

Married to Stanley, a man of carnal appetites and vulgar manners, Stella has embraced the crude pleasures of realism, while her freeloading sister still clings to tattered aristocratic illusions.

From Los Angeles Times