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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In heraldry, same as estoile.
  • noun A name given to the star-shaped or many-lobed spots or figures in embroidery.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Her.) See estoile.

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  • noun The leading ballet dancer (male or female) in a company

Etymologies

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French

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