asteroid
1. [ adjective ] shaped like a star
Synonyms: star-shaped
Related terms: angular
2. [ noun ] (astronomy) any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
Synonyms: planetoid minor_planet
Related terms: planet Apollo_asteroid Vesta Ceres pallas solar_system
Similar spelling:   Asteroidea
  asteroidal
  aster
  Asteridae
  Asterope
  Astronium
  astrodome
  astern
  ashtray
  asterisked
  asteriated
  austerity
  asternal
  asterism
  asterisk
  asterion
  Astarte