asterism

What is another word for asterism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.

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Etymology

Came from Ancient Greek ἀστερισμός (asterismós, 'a group of stars'), from ἀστήρ (astḗr, 'star'). It can be analysed as aster- + -ism.