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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDark star
/ˈdɑːrk stɑːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A theoretical star that does not emit light and is invisible against the backdrop of space.
"Astronomers theorize that dark stars could exist in regions of space where light is absorbed by their immense gravity." - 2
A metaphorical term used in literature or art to describe something ominous or hidden.
"In her novel, the protagonist often refers to the 'dark star' of her past that haunts her decisions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'deorc' (meaning dark, obscure, or gloomy) and the Proto-Germanic '*sterran-' (star). Historically used in astronomy and science fiction to describe celestial bodies that emit little or no light, it has evolved into a powerful metaphor for mysterious, unseen, or ominous forces in the universe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dark star" is said worldwide
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étoile noire
Transliteration: etoile noire
"Les astronomes étudient les étoiles noires pour comprendre l'univers."
dunkler Stern
Transliteration: dunkler stern
"Die Theorie des dunklen Sterns ist faszinierend für Astrophysiker."
stella oscura
Transliteration: stella oscura
"La stella oscura è un concetto interessante nell'astronomia."
estrella oscura
Transliteration: estrella oscura
"Los científicos investigan la existencia de estrellas oscuras en el universo."
estrela escura
Transliteration: estrela escura
"A estrela escura é um conceito intrigante na astrofísica."
अंधेरा तारा
Transliteration: andhera tara
"वैज्ञानिक अंधेरे तारों के अस्तित्व का अध्ययन कर रहे हैं।"
暗星
Transliteration: àn xīng
"天文学家正在研究暗星的性质。"
어두운 별
Transliteration: eoduun byeol
"천문학자들은 어두운 별의 존재를 연구하고 있습니다."
ダークスター
Transliteration: dāku sutā
"天文学者はダークスターの存在を探求しています。"
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