stellar

stellar
/stel"euhr/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to the stars; consisting of stars.
2. like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
3. pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
[1650-60; < LL stellaris, equiv. to stell(a) STAR + -arius -AR1]

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