星座 — meaning in English

English meaning

• asterism noun An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
• constellation noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
• zodiac noun The band of sky that follows the sun's yearly path, traditionally divided into twelve constellations or "signs."

Senses

星座 is used for these senses in English:

• asterism (constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
• astrological sign (astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology
• constellation (modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
• constellation (astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
• zodiac (astrology) The twelve equal divisions of the zodiacal region into signs or houses, each named for a prominent constellation in the region.

asterism — full definition

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).

constellation — full definition

1. noun A recognized pattern or group of stars in the sky, often named after a mythological figure or shape.
2. noun A group of related things, ideas, or people considered together.
3. noun A group of satellites working together for the same purpose.

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