 asterism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (mineralogy) a six-rayed star-shaped figure seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light | |
| Related terms: | star mineralogy | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation) | |
| Related terms: | natural_object Big_Dipper Little_Dipper constellation astronomy | |
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asterismal aster asterisk asterisked asterion Asteridae Astrid astern asteriated astride ashtray astringe Asterope asteroid asternal Astarte Astarita |
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