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asterism

Noun

as=ter=ism

WORDNET DICTIONARY

asterism(n = noun.shape) - (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light;

asterism(n = noun.object) - (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation);

has particulars: big dipper, charles's wain, dipper, plough, wagon, wain, dipper, little dipper

is a member of constellation

Derived form adjective asterismal₁

asterism, n. [Gr. , fr. 'asth`r star; cf. F. astérisme.].

A constellation. [1913 Webster]
An asterisk, or mark of reference. [1913 Webster]
An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica. [1913 Webster]

asterism, n.
1 a cluster of stars.
2 a group of three asterisks calling attention to following text.

Etymology

Gk asterismos (as ASTER, -ISM)