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asterism in French

asterism in French is astérisme, constellation — asterism means a small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.

asterism in French

astérisme
noun
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
constellation
noun
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
astérisme
noun

What does "asterism" mean?

  1. noun A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
    "The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms."
  2. noun A printing symbol made of three stars set in a triangle, ⁂, occasionally used to mark a passage or divide sections of a book.
  3. noun A star-shaped pattern of light seen in certain crystals, such as a star sapphire.
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asterism in a sentence

  • The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.

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What is "asterism" in French?
"asterism" in French is astérisme, constellation. asterism means: A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
Are there other ways to say "asterism" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "asterism": astérisme, constellation.
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