ASTERISMS
Noun
asterisms
plural of asterism
Anagrams
• semistars
Source: Wiktionary
ASTERISM
As`ter*ism, n. Etym: [Gr. astérisme.]
1. (Astron.) (a) A constellation. [Obs.] (b) A small cluster of stars.
2. (Printing) (a) An asterisk, or mark of reference. [R.] (b) Three asterisks placed in this manner, *, to direct attention to a particular passage.
3. (Crystallog.)
Definition: An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star- shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ASTIGMATIC
(adjective) of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
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