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Aster

usgb/ˈæstər/Volume
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Flower Namesake

Use 'aster' to identify the specific flower, not as a generic term for any star-shaped blossom.

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The aster blooms in late summer and is often purple or pink.
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Gardening Context

'Aster' is mainly used when talking about gardening or describing flower varieties.

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At the flower show, she explained how to care for asters.
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Not Always Literally

Sometimes 'aster' is used in poetic or metaphorical language to convey beauty or star-like qualities.

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Her eyes sparkled like asters under the moonlight.
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