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asteronym

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An asterism (⁂) or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Topics: media, publishing, typography

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”) + -onym.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: astéronyme — asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work
  • German: Asteronym — asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work
  • Polish: asteronim — asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work
  • Romanian: asteronim — asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work
  • Russian: астроним (astronim) — asterism or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work