stellular

stel·lu·lar

 (stĕl′yə-lər)
adj.
1. Having the form of a small star.
2. Bespangled with small stars.
[From Late Latin stēllula, diminutive of Latin stēlla, star; see stellar.]
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stellular

(ˈstɛljʊlə)
adj
1. displaying or abounding in small stars: a stellular pattern.
2. resembling a little star or little stars
[C18: from Late Latin stellula, diminutive of Latin stella star]
ˈstellularly adv
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