starlet

English

/ˈstɑɹlɪt/, /ˈstɑːlɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A young actress with a promising career ahead of her.
  • An accomplished and important supporting player in a sports team.
  • (poetic) A small star.

Etymology

Suffix from English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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