estel

Probably from a Vulgar Latin *stēlum, from an interpretation of stēla (from Classical Latin stēlla) as a neuter plural, through analogy with other words such as Latin signa, sidera, and astra, respective neuter plurals of signum, sidus, and astrum[1]. Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr. See also Catalan estela, and estrella.

• (Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /əsˈtɛl/
• (Valencian) IPA^(key): /esˈtɛl/

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estel m (plural estels)

1. star

   Synonym: estrella

2. kite (flying toy)

   Synonyms: grua, catxerulo, miloca

• “estel” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
• “estel” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
• “estel” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.