dwaalster
Dutch
Etymology
From dwalen + ster. Probably a calque, cf. Ancient Greek ἀστὴρ πλανήτης (astḕr planḗtēs), πλανήτης ἀστήρ (planḗtēs astḗr).
Pronunciation
Noun
dwaalster f or m (plural dwaalsterren, diminutive dwaalsterretje n)
- (formal, dated) planet, wanderstar
- Synonym: planeet