Tahi bintang

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A celestial object that appears as a shooting star crossing and glowing briefly; also refers to a type of large millipede (as thick as a twig).

Etymology

The phrase 'tahi bintang' literally means star feces, referring to meteors and a many-legged animal.

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