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asterism

noun

(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
M
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈastəɹɪzəm

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noun

  1. (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

noun

  1. (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

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