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asterism

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Noun

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

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

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Words contain "asterism":
asterism asterismal
Words contain "asterism" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
asteriated asterism

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