asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/

From Ancient Greek ἀστερισμός (asterismós, “group of stars”), from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

1. A group or cluster of stars; a constellation.

2. A group of three asterisks placed thus (⁂) to direct attention to a particular passage. Rarely, a single asterisk (*) so used.

3. An appearance of light in the shape of a six-rayed star seen in some crystals, as in star sapphire.

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