asterism noun. ['astǝrɪz(ǝ)m] L16.
[Greek asterismos, from astēr star: see -ISM.]
1. A group of stars; a constellation. L16.

2. A star; something star-shaped. M17-L18.

3. An asterisk or group of asterisks, esp. three printed thus (<astm>). M17.

4. Mineralogy. A figure of light having the form of a six-rayed star, seen in certain crystals. M19.

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