aster
/ˈæs.tə(ɹ)/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.81 in modern English
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A star-shaped structure formed during the mitosis of a cell.
name
A unisex given name from Latin.
name
A surname.
Example Sentences
- "On a sunny September morning, with the trees still green, but the asters and fleabanes already taking over in ditch and dalk, Van set out for Ladoga, N.A."
- "by the changes and enter-caprings of which, the revolutions, motions, cadences, and carrols of the asters [translating astres] and planets are caused and transported."
- "Survivors include […] four sons, Albert Lee Rider of Rt. 2, Thomasville, Aster Ray Rider, A. G. Rider and Carl Eugene Rider, all of Rt. 2, Lexington; […]"
- "He was the husband of Aster Ann Daugherty, who survives, and a son of the late Shelby and Yettie Wyatt Daugherty."
- "“Bzzmm…Dr. Leigh, I am Aster and this, is my sister Orchidea,” one of the Magi girls introduced and the girls both spread their wings with respectful grace."
- "The new mum also longs for a good night’s sleep - baby Aster’s constant crying is keeping her awake, and she longs to ask Finn for help."
Etymology
From Latin astēr, from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr). Doublet of star; related to estoile, étoile, stella, and stelo.
Origin
- Source language: Latin
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Phrases
alpine aster
aromatic aster
aster leafhopper
aster yellows
devilweed aster
azure aster
beach aster
big-leaf aster