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asterism

/ˈæstərɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does asterism mean?

noun

A group of stars that form a pattern on the celestial sphere, or a small group of words or phrases used together to form a unit of meaning.

Example

"The constellation Orion is an asterism that can be seen in the night sky."

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