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ASTER
aster
(noun) star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis
aster
(noun) any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
aster (plural asters)
Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.
(biology) A star-shaped structure formed during the mitosis of a cell.
(obsolete) A star.
Anagrams
• 'earts, Aters, Sater, TASer, Taser, Tesar, arste, earst, rates, reast, resat, setar, stare, stear, tares, tarse, taser, tears, teras
Source: Wiktionary
As"ter, n. Etym: [L. aster aster, star, Gr. Star.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of herbs with compound white or bluish flowers; starwort; Michaelmas daisy.
2. (Floriculture)
Definition: A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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