asterie

Definitions of asterie
  1. noun
    (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
  2. noun
    (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
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    type of:
    ster, sterretje
    a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
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