noun
asterism
Asterism (noun) means a small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
noun
1
A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
"The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms."
2
A printing symbol made of three stars set in a triangle, ⁂, occasionally used to mark a passage or divide sections of a book.
3
A star-shaped pattern of light seen in certain crystals, such as a star sapphire.
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Etymology
Came from Ancient Greek ἀστερισμός (asterismós, 'a group of stars'), from ἀστήρ (astḗr, 'star'). It can be analysed as aster- + -ism.
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What is the meaning of asterism?
"asterism" (noun) means a small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
What are the different meanings of asterism?
"asterism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation; 2. A printing symbol made of three stars set in a triangle, ⁂, occasionally used to mark a passage or divide sections of a book; 3. A star-shaped pattern of light seen in certain crystals, such as a star sapphire.
