asterism
1.
(
noun
) (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
Related Words:
Big Dipper
,
Charles's Wain
,
Dipper
,
Little Dipper
,
Plough
,
natural object
2.
(
noun
) (mineralogy) a six-rayed star-shaped figure seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
Related Words:
star
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