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SILVER STAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Silver Star mean?
• SILVER STAR (noun)
The noun SILVER STAR has 1 sense:
1. a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
Familiarity information: SILVER STAR used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A United States military decoration for gallantry in action
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
Silver Star; Silver Star Medal
Hypernyms ("Silver Star" is a kind of...):
decoration; laurel wreath; medal; medallion; palm; ribbon (an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event)
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