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aster-

aster- prefix: relating to stars.

Prefix

aster-

  1. Relating to stars.
  2. Relating to star-like shining points of light.
  3. Shaped like a pointed star.

Forms of aster-

alternative formastero-

Origin of aster-

From Latin aster, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr).

Words formed from aster-

Questions about aster-

What does aster- mean?
Aster- means relating to stars.
What part of speech is aster-?
Aster- is a prefix.

Words near aster- in the dictionary

  1. astemizole
  2. Asten
  3. aster
  4. aster leafhopper
  5. aster yellows
  6. aster-
  7. asteracean
  8. asteraceous
  9. asterane
  10. asteranes
  11. astereognosia

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