stelliform

The constellation Orion is a classic example of a stelliform pattern in the night sky.

Definition

Adjective: Shaped like a star; star-shaped.

Usage Examples

• (The crystal was star-shaped.)
• (The petals were arranged like a star.)

Advanced Usage

• "stelliform arrangement": a configuration resembling a star.
  • The stelliform arrangement of the leaves helped the plant capture sunlight efficiently. (The leaves were positioned like a star.)

Variants and Related Words

• Stellar (adj): relating to a star or stars; excellent.
  • The stellar performance earned a standing ovation. (The performance was outstanding, like a star.)
• Stellate (adj): star-shaped, often used in biology or medicine.
  • The stellate cells in the liver have a distinctive star-like shape. (The cells are star-shaped.)

Synonyms

• Star-shaped: having the form of a star.
• Radiate: extending outward from a central point like rays.

Related Idioms

• None commonly used with "stelliform" due to its technical nature.