Definition of asterism
- n. - A constellation.
- n. - A small cluster of stars.
- n. - An asterisk, or mark of reference.
- n. - Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct
attention to a particular passage.
- n. - An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a
star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted
light, as some mica.
- n. - A constellation.
- n. - A small cluster of stars.
- n. - An asterisk, or mark of reference.
- n. - Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct
attention to a particular passage.
- n. - An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a
star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted
light, as some mica.