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Stella vs Stellar - What's the difference?

stella | stellar |

As a proper noun Stella

is {{given name|female|from=Latin}}.

As an adjective stellar is

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.

stella

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • .
  • * 1933 , Over the Garden Wall ,Faber and Faber 1933, page 91 ("Girls' Names")
  • What lovely names for girls there are! / There's Stella like the Evening Star,
  • , a brand of beer; or a serving of such.
  • I'm going to have a few Stellas tonight
  • * 2006 Jamie Treays: Sheila ( a song) :
  • Sheila goes out with her mate Stella / It gets poured all over her fella

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    stellar

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (astronomy, notcomp) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
  • Heavenly.
  • Exceptional; wonderful.
  • The actress gave a stellar performance.

    Derived terms

    * stellar nursery

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