aster
Pronunciation: /ˈastə/
Definition of aster
noun
- a plant of a large genus that includes the Michaelmas daisy, typically having purple or pink rayed flowers.
- Genus Aster, family Compositae: numerous species. See also China aster
Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense 'a star'): via Latin from Greek astēr 'star'
