ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌastə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from amphi- + -aster
1. : a spicule stellate at both ends (as in some sponges)
2. : the achromatic figure, especially of animal cells, in which well-defined asters are commonly formed — compare mitosis
• am·phi·as·tral | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷trəl adjective