ASTERISM
\ˈastəɹˌɪzəm], \ˈastəɹˌɪzəm], \ˈa_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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A small cluster of stars.
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An asterisk, or mark of reference.
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An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.
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Three asterisks placed in this manner, to direct attention to a particular passage.
By Oddity Software
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A small cluster of stars.
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An asterisk, or mark of reference.
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An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.
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Three asterisks placed in this manner, to direct attention to a particular passage.
By Noah Webster.
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