asterism in Latin
asterism in Latin is asterismus — asterism means an unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
asterism in Latin
asterismus
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
What does "asterism" mean?
- noun An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
- 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.
- 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 Latin?
"asterism" in Latin is asterismus. asterism means: An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
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