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Definition of Asterism
1. Noun. (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light.
2. Noun. (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation).
Generic synonyms: Natural Object
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Specialized synonyms: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon, Wain, Dipper, Little Dipper
Group relationships: Constellation
Derivative terms: Asterismal
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Specialized synonyms: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon, Wain, Dipper, Little Dipper
Group relationships: Constellation
Derivative terms: Asterismal
Definition of Asterism
1. n. A constellation.
Definition of Asterism
1. a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure [n -S]
Medical Definition of Asterism
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