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asterism asterism /ˈæstərizəm/

(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation) ( asterism )
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
The Pleiades is a well-known asterism that can be seen in the night sky.
The Pleiades is a well-known asterism that can be seen in the night sky.
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light ( asterism )
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

[British] A worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores ( potboy [British] , potman [British] )
a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores

A faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Cetus and Phoenix ( Fornax )
a faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Cetus and Phoenix
The Fornax constellation is better viewed from southern locations.
The Fornax constellation is better viewed from southern locations.

The basic unit of money in Myanmar ( kyat )
the basic unit of money in Myanmar
Myanmar's temples often have donation boxes accepting kyat.
Myanmar's temples often have donation boxes accepting kyat.

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