άστρο

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈa.stro/

noun
Definitions
  • (astronomy) star
  • star generally, any small dot in the night sky
  • (figuratively) fate, star portent, omen - a sign of good luck
  • (geometry) star a flat figure with projecting points

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (star, celestial body, a star).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄστρον

Gloss

star, celestial body, a star

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

星

Emoji
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