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noun
mineralogy A star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light.
is a specific kind of: star.
domain category: mineralogy.
astronomy A cluster of stars (or a small constellation).
is a specific kind of: natural object.
instances of which are: Big Dipper, Charles's Wain, Dipper, Plough, Wagon, Wain | Dipper, Little Dipper.
is a member of: constellation.
domain category: astronomy, uranology.
derivation: asterismal.
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