Star of the Sea

English

Etymology

From Middle English sterre of þe see, a calque of Latin Stella Maris (“Polaris, the North Star; Mary, mother of Jesus”) and direct translation from the Latin and its descendants in other languages. Cf. Morning Star.

Proper noun

(the) Star of the Sea

2. (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Related terms

• sea star, starfish

Translations

Mary, Mother of Jesus — see also Mary,‎ Virgin Mary

• Galician: Estela do Mar
• Hungarian: Tengernek Csillaga
• Latin: Stella Maris f
• Middle English: sterre of þe see
• Tagalog: Tala ng Karagatan