star-crossed

English

/ˈstɑːˌkɹɒst/, /ˈstɑɹˌkɹɔst/, /ˈstɑɹˌkɹɑst/

adj
Definitions
  • ill-fated by destiny, the fate of the person being “written in the stars”.

Etymology

Compound from English star (celestial body) + English crossed.

Origin

English

crossed

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