starburst

  1. Noun.  A violent explosion, or the pattern (likened to the shape of a star) supposed to be made by such an explosion.
  2. Noun.  (context, typography) A symbol similar to an asterisk, but with additional rays: ✺. .
  3. Noun.  (astronomy) A region of space with an unusually high rate of star formation.
  4. Noun.  (astronomy) A period in time during which a region of space experiences an unusually high rate of star formation.
  5. Verb.  (context, astronomy) To experience an unusually high rate of star formation.
  6. Verb.  To make a starburst pattern.
  7. Verb.  To refract and sparkle.

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