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Asterism

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(1):

(n.) A small cluster of stars.

(2):

(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.

(3):

(n.) A constellation.

(4):

(n.) Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.

(5):

(n.) An asterisk, or mark of reference.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Asterism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/asterism.html. 1828.
 
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