Eurostar

English

/ˈjʊəɹəʊstɑː(ɹ)/

proper noun
Definitions
  • A high-speed passenger train service connecting London with mainland European cities via the Channel Tunnel.
  • A similar intercity service in Italy.

Etymology

Prefix from English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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