ἄστρον

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See also: αστρον.

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀστήρ (astḗr, star).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ᾰ̓́στρον (ástronn (genitive ᾰ̓́στρου); second declension

  1. A celestial body:
    1. fixed star
    2. planet
    3. the sun
    4. constellation

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Descendants

  • English: astro-
  • Latin: astrum (see there for further descendants)
  • Greek: άστρο (ástro)

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