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Asterism
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noun
Asterism
n.
1.
(Astron.)
(a)
A constellation. (Obs.)
(b)
A small cluster of stars.
2.
(Printing)
(a)
An asterisk, or mark of reference. (R.)
(b)
Three asterisks to direct attention to a particular passage.
3.
(Crystallog.) An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.
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Words linked to "Asterism" :
wain
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constellation
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asterismal
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plough
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big dipper
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