Word: asterism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: as
ter
ism
Definition: A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).
Morphemes:
Affix: asterism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀστερισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: asterismos
Meaning: group of stars