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aster

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as=ter

CIDE DICTIONARY

astern. [L. aster aster, star, Gr. 'asth`r star. See Star.].
  •  A genus of herbs with compound white or bluish flowers; starwort; Michaelmas daisy.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A star-shaped figure of achromatic substance found chiefly in cells dividing by mitosis.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

aster, n. any composite plant of the genus Aster, with bright daisy-like flowers, e.g. the Michaelmas daisy.

Idiom
China aster a related plant, Callistephus chinensis, cultivated for its bright and showy flowers.
Etymology
L f. Gk aster star

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