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1. (n.) aster
any composite plant of the genus Aster, having rays varying from white or pink to blue around a yellow disk.
2. aster
a plant of some allied genus, as the China aster.
3. aster
a structure formed in a cell during mitosis, composed of astral rays radiating about the centrosome.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L < Gk astērstar)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) aster
any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
2. (noun) aster
star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Aster
a genus of herbs with compound white or bluish flowers; starwort; Michaelmas daisy
2. (noun) Aster
a plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Aster
of Amphipolis, an archer who offered his services to Philip of Macedon, boasting of his skill in bringing down birds on the wing, and to whom Philip had replied he would accept them when he made war on the birds. Aster, to be revenged, sped an arrow from the wall of a town Philip was besieging, inscribed, "To the right eye of Philip," which took effect; whereupon Philip sped back another with the words, "When Philip takes the town, Aster will hang for it," and he was true to his word.
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