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stereotype
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sterilize
sterlet
sterling
sterling area
sterling silver
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sterling

ster·ling [ stúrling ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. metallurgy 
Same as  sterling silver


2. British currency: the currency in pounds and pence used in the United Kingdom



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of sterling silver: made of sterling silver

2. admirable: admirable or valuable
a sterling record of social responsibility

[13th century. Probably diminutive of star]
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