αστέρας — meaning in English

English meaning

• aster noun A garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.
• star noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Senses

αστέρας is used for these senses in English:

• aster Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.

aster — full definition

1. noun A garden plant with daisy-like flowers, typically purple, pink, or white, that bloom in late summer and autumn.
2. noun A star-shaped structure of fibers that forms inside a cell during division.

star — full definition

1. noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.
2. noun A shape with pointed rays, or the symbol representing it (such as ★ or *).
3. noun A famous or exceptionally talented performer, athlete, or public figure.
4. verb To play the leading role in a film, show, or performance.
5. verb To mark something with a star or asterisk, often to highlight it.

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