Star of the Sea

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English sterre of þe see, a calque of Latin Stella Maris (Polaris, the North Star; Mary, mother of Jesus) and direct translation from the Latin and its descendants in other languages. Cf. Morning Star.

Proper noun[edit]

(the) Star of the Sea

  1. (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

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