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asterism in French

asterism in French is astérisme, constellation — asterism means an unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).

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 An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
  2. noun A rarely used typographical symbol of three asterisks arranged in a triangle, ⁂, used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book. Distinct from a dinkus which also uses asterisks to separate.
  3. noun A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).
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What is "asterism" in French?

"asterism" in French is astérisme, constellation. asterism means: An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).

Are there other ways to say "asterism" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "asterism": astérisme, constellation.

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