star-spangled

star-spangled
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : studded with stars
2. [from the fact that the flag of the United States has frequently been described as star-spangled since the composition of the patriotic song The Star-Spangled Banner in 1814 by Francis Scott Key died 1843 American lawyer]
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the United States or its citizens

ripsnorting star-spangled frontiersmen — R.A.Billington

b. : extremely patriotic with regard to the United States

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