asterisk, star
(noun) a star-shaped character * used in printing
star, asterisk
(verb) mark with an asterisk; “Linguists star unacceptable sentences”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
asterisk (plural asterisks)
The symbol *.
Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
(sports, US) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
asterisk (third-person singular simple present asterisks, present participle asterisking, simple past and past participle asterisked)
(transitive) To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.
• sarkiest, skaiters
Source: Wiktionary
As"ter*isk, n. Etym: [L. asteriscus, Gr. Aster.]
Definition: The figure of a star, thus,
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
