Definition of asterism

• n. - A constellation.
• n. - A small cluster of stars.
• n. - An asterisk, or mark of reference.
• n. - Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.
• n. - An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.
• n. - A constellation.
• n. - A small cluster of stars.
• n. - An asterisk, or mark of reference.
• n. - Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.
• n. - An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.