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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch gesternte, gesterte, derived from sterne, an alternative form of sterre, for which see Dutch ster. Thus equivalent to ster +‎ ge- -te.

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Noun

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gesternte n (plural gesterntes or gesternten)

  1. all stars in the night sky
    Synonyms: uitspansel, sterrenhemel, nachtgesternte
  2. constellation
    Synonym: sterrenbeeld

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