gwiazda betlejemska
//ˈɡvjaz.da bɛ.tlɛˈjɛm.ska//
Polishnoun
Definitions
- 1.the first star to appear in the sky on the evening of Christmas Eve, which is customarily taken as the sign to begin the Christmas dinner, commemorating the biblical Star of Bethlehem
- 2.ornamental star-shaped object symbolizing the biblical Star of Bethlehem, used as an ornament on a Christmas tree or carried by carol singers
- 3.poinsettia
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- pierwsza gwiazdka
- poinsecja
- poinsecja nadobna
- wilczomlecz nadobny
- wilczomlecz piękny
Etymology
Literally, “Bethlehem star”.