aster-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Relating to stars.
  2. Relating to star-like shining points of light.
  3. Shaped like a pointed star.

Word forms

aster- astero-

Etymology

From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr).

Related words

Derived words

asterism asterogram asterographic asteroid asteroseismology
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