stella

noun

stel·​la ˈste-lə 

: an experimental international coin based on the metric system that was issued by the U.S. in 1879 and 1880 and was worth about four dollars

Word History

Etymology

Latin, star; from the star on the reverse

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Stella

biographical name

Stel·​la ˈste-lə 

Frank Philip 1936–     American artist