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The starling.

STARLIKE
1. Resembling a star; stellated; radiated like a star; as, starlike flowers. 2. Shining; bright; illustrious. Dryden. The having turned many to righteousness shall confer a starlike and immortal brightness. Boyle.
STARLIT
Lighted by the stars; starlight.
STARLESS
Being without stars; having no stars visible; as, a starless night. Milton.
STARLING
Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called
STARLIGHT
The light given by the stars. Nor walk by moon, Or glittering starlight, without thee is sweet. Milton.