1. (n.) A constellation.

2. (n.) A small cluster of stars.

3. (n.) An asterisk, or mark of reference.

4. (n.) Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.

5. (n.) An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.