Term: asterism: (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
Candidate hypernym: star: a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem → 1
Candidate hypernym: st john's wort: any of numerous plants of the genus Hypericum having yellow flowers and transparently dotted leaves; traditionally gathered on St John's eve to ward off evil → 0
Candidate hypernym: lion-jaw forceps: a type of forceps → 0
Candidate hypernym: audition: a test of the suitability of a performer → 0
Candidate hypernym: celtic: a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era → 0
Candidate hypernym: deployment: the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work → 0
Candidate hypernym: sogginess: a heavy wetness → 0
Candidate hypernym: eggar: moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons → 0
Candidate hypernym: brittany spaniel: tall active short-tailed French breed of bird dog having a usually smooth orange- or liver-and-white coat → 0
Candidate hypernym: myalgia: pain in a muscle or group of muscles → 0
Candidate hypernym: soil horizon: a layer in a soil profile → 0