asterism

as·ter·ism

noun \ˈas-tə-ˌri-zəm\

Definition of ASTERISM

1

a : constellation

b : a small group of stars

2

: a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica)

Origin of ASTERISM

Greek asterismos, from asterizein to arrange in constellations, from aster-, astēr

First Known Use: 1598

Rhymes with ASTERISM

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