Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asterine

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: as-ter-ine
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to fungi of the genus Asterina or allied taxa.

Example Sentences

"For quotations using this term, see Citations:asterine."

Etymology

Borrowed from taxonomic name Asterina.

Questions

What does asterine mean?: Of or relating to fungi of the genus Asterina or allied taxa.
Where does asterine come from?: Borrowed from taxonomic name Asterina.

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