Moravian star en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Moravian church, which first commercially produced them at Herrnhut.
Meanings
- A (usually illuminated) star, made of a geometric solid such as a rhombicuboctahedron to which a large number of pyramidal points are attached, a popular Advent or Christmas decoration in Germany and other places having Moravian congregations.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian stars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
rhombus star · Star of David · Seal of Solomon
Translations (1)
de Herrnhuter Stern (Advent or Christmas star)