catasterism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈtæstəˌɹɪzəm/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek καταστερισμός (katasterismós, “star legend”), from καταστερίζω (katasterízō, “to place among the stars”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
Meanings
- (Greek) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| catasterisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
fr catastérisation (Translations) · it catasterismo (Translations)