asterismal

as·ter·ism  (st-rzm)

n.

1. Printing Three asterisks in a triangular formation used to call attention to a following passage.

2. Astronomy A cluster of stars smaller than a constellation.

3. Mineralogy A six-rayed starlike figure optically produced in some crystal structures by reflected or transmitted light.

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[Greek asterismos, constellation, from astr, star; see ster-³ in Indo-European roots.]

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aster·ismal adj.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

asterismal - relating to asterisms or constellations