sterretje

Definitions of sterretje
  1. noun
    a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
    synonyms: ster
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    asterie
    (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
    pentagram, pentakel
    a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon
    davidster, jodenster
    a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism
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