astérismecommon nounSyllable DecompositionastérismeEtymologyexpandfrom the ancient Greek ἀστερισμός asterismos (constellation, marking of stars).Definitions1. Constellation, a figure drawn by several stars.flags.vieilliastronomieexpandLes astérismes sont marqués sur le globe céleste.2. An optical phenomenon in the shape of a 6-branched star called an asterism, which is observed in certain minerals (such as garnet and sapphire) due to the diffraction of light.minéralogieoptiqueexpand3. A typographical symbol formed by three asterisks arranged in a triangle (⁂). It is used to draw attention to a passage or to separate the sub-chapters of a book.rareexpandPluralastérismesTranslationsenglish:asterismspanish:asterismo