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catasterism

/kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/

catasterism noun: the transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

Noun

catasterism (plural catasterisms)

  1. (Greek) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.

Forms of catasterism

pluralcatasterisms

Origin of catasterism

From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

Questions about catasterism

What does catasterism mean?
Catasterism means the transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
What part of speech is catasterism?
Catasterism is a noun.
How do you pronounce catasterism?
Catasterism is pronounced /kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/.
What is the plural of catasterism?
The plural of catasterism is catasterisms.

Words near catasterism in the dictionary

  1. catastematic
  2. catasterise
  3. catasterised
  4. catasterises
  5. catasterising
  6. catasterism
  7. catasterisms
  8. catasterismus
  9. catasterize
  10. catasterized
  11. catasterizes

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