celestina

/səlɛˈstɪnə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a woman’s given name, derived from the Latin ‘coelestis’ meaning heavenly or celestial

“She was named Celestina after the heavenly star she was born under.”

2. proper noun

a type of flower, particularly the ‘Hesperis matronalis’, also known as evening star flower

“The garden was filled with the sweet fragrance of Celestina flowers on a warm summer evening.”

3. interjection

an expression of wonder or admiration, often used in poetry and literature

“Oh Celestina, how your beauty shines like the stars in the night sky!”

Synonyms

  • Caeli
  • Celeste

Antonyms

  • earthly
  • terrestrial