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Euphorbia pulcherrima
 
An arrangement of kerststerren (poinsettias) in the shape of a Christmas tree with a kerstster (star) on top.

Etymology

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Compound of kerst +‎ ster.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrstɛr/
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  • Hyphenation: kerst‧ster
  • Rhymes: -ɛrstɛr

Noun

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kerstster f (plural kerststerren, diminutive kerststerretje n)

  1. poinsettia, Christmas star (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
    Synonym: poinsettia
    Hypernym: wolfsmelk
  2. (Christianity) star of Bethlehem, Christmas star
  3. any star related to Christmas

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