Etymology

wandering star

Today it means: A star which seems to move in the sky; a planet. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἀστὴρ πλανήτης
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofἀστὴρ πλανήτης
  2. English todaywandering star

Calque of Ancient Greek ἀστὴρ πλανήτης (astḕr planḗtēs) as distinguished from the fixed stars.

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