[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A charge in the form of a star with wavy rays.

- (A title for) a leading dancer in a ballet company. Compare premier danseur, première danseuse.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From French étoile star, star-shaped fort, X-shaped bandage, a charge in the form of a star, leading dancer in a ballet company from classical Latin stella star