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.

Category relationships: Mineralogy
Generic synonyms: Star

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

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

1. 1. A constellation. A small cluster of stars. 2. An asterisk, or mark of reference. Three asterisks placed in this manner, An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica. Origin: Gr, fr. Star; cf. F. Asterisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asterism

asteridian
asterids
asterid dicot family
asterid dicot genus
asterion
asterion
asteriosaponins
asteriotoxins
asteriscus
asterisk
asterisked
asterisking
asteriskless
asterisks
asterism (current term)
asterism (current term)
asterismal
asterisms
asterixis
astern
asternal
asternal
asternia
Asterococcus
asteroid
asteroid
asteroidal
Asteroidea
asteroids
asteroid belt

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