Asterix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix.
  2. The fictional Ancient Gaulish man who is the protagonist and title character of the series.
noun
  1. Pronunciation spelling of asterisk.

Pronunciation

/ˈæstəɹɪks/

Word forms

Asterix asteriks

Etymology

From French Astérix, from astérisque (“asterisk”) modified in imitation of the numerous Gaulish names ending in *rīx (“king”).

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