falling star
noun1
Astronomy, Natural sciences A meteor.
- Upon seeing the majesty of heaven (e.g., lightning, falling stars, or the renewal of the solar cycle), high mountains, or other glorious phenomena of nature [one should say]: "Blessed . . . Who doest the work of creation."1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 283:
- Synonyms
- shooting star
- Related terms
- wish upon a falling star