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Noun — A garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.

Synonyms

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michaelmas daisy

How to use aster

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a bed of asters purple asters

Etymology

From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek astḗr (\"star\") — the same root as "asterisk" and "astronomy," and a distant cousin of the English word "star" itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aster” mean?

The word “aster” means a garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn. In plain terms, a star-shaped autumn flower, or (in biology) a star-shaped structure in a dividing cell.

How do you pronounce “aster”?

“Aster” is pronounced AS-tuh (/ˈæs.tə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “aster” in a sentence?

Here is “aster” used in a sentence: “She planted a row of asters along the garden path.”

What part of speech is “aster”?

“Aster” is a noun.

Where does the word “aster” come from?

The word “aster” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek astḗr (\"star\") — the same root as "asterisk" and "astronomy," and a distant cousin of the English word "star" itself.

How many meanings does “aster” have?

“Aster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.

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