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Starfish site

(UK, historical, World War II) Any of the decoy cities built in the British countryside and set on fire during nearby bombing raids to divert German bombers away from their intended targets.

ˈstɑɹˌfɪʃ ˈsaɪt43 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, historical, World War II) Any of the decoy cities built in the British countryside and set on fire during nearby bombing raids to divert German bombers away from their intended targets.

Origin: Wartime code name derived from the initials SF for special fire. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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