ASTERIATED

asteriated

(adjective) (of some crystals especially gemstones) exhibiting asterism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

asteriated (comparative more asteriated, superlative most asteriated)

Radiated, with diverging rays.

Anagrams

• distearate

Source: Wiktionary


As*te"ri*a`ted, a. Etym: [See Asterias.]

Definition: Radiated, with diverging rays; as, asteriated sapphire.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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