stella

noun

stel·la ˈste-lə

: an experimental international coin based on the metric system that was issued by the U.S. in 1879 and 1880 and was worth about four dollars

Etymology

Latin, star; from the star on the reverse

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of stella was in 1879

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“Stella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stella. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Stella

Stel·la ˈste-lə

Frank Philip 1936– American artist

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