ASTER


Meaning of ASTER in English

[ 'astə ]

■ noun a plant of a large genus that includes the Michaelmas daisy, with characteristic purple or pink rayed flowers. [Genus Aster : numerous species.]

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk astēr 'star'.

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