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asterism

/'æstə,rɪzəm/

Synonyms of asterism Antonyms of asterism Examples of asterism Usage of asterism Parts of asterism Definition that contains asterism Words sounding like asterism Explanation of asterism

noun
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
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type of:
natural object
noun
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
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type of:
star

Definition that contains asterism

asteriated (of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism
asterismal relating to asterisms or constellations