Estoile

Origin

From Old French, see below.

Full definition of estoile

Noun

1. (heraldiccharge) A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, as opposed to the straight lines of a mullet.

Usage notes

Variations include the estoile of eight points, with four straight and four wavy rays, and the estoile of four points, or cross estoilé.

Anagrams

• étoiles