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Definition of aster
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1 [ New Latin, from Latin, aster, from Greek aster-, astēr star, aster — more at star ]
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Examples of aster in a Sentence
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Mums, asters, toad lily (Tricyrtis spp.) and rudbeckias will soon be taking center stage, so attention to watering will help with their performance. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: The sun is a blessing and a curse in the garden," 1 Aug. 2019 Done introducing the goldenrod to the roadside society of asters. — Jessica Hornik, National Review, "August," 25 July 2019 Purple asters, face-size Queen Anne’s lace, pink morning glories, blurs of yellow, bursts of blooming cacti, and tumbles of vulgar magenta bougainvillea. — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, "Discover Italy’s most delicious secret," 11 July 2019 Other good nectar sources for butterflies are duranta, lantana, salvia, Mexican flame vine, mint marigold, and fall aster. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Purple martins are on the move," 5 July 2019 Mums and asters will bloom in summer unless the flower buds are pinched or cut. — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, "Ten tips to ensure a healthy lawn during a Colorado summer," 27 June 2019 Billows of lavender asters float among Miscanthus sinensis‘Saturnia’ (a Le Jardin Plume introduction), whose green blades explode into gold, amber and bronze come fall. — Amy Merrick, WSJ, "Fall’s Best Blade Plans," 5 Oct. 2018 Georgia, for example, is a mix of peaches, magnolias, asters, and sweet tea. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Homesick Candles Smell Just Like Your Favorite Childhood Memories," 21 Aug. 2018 For existing broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelions, dichondra, poison ivy, roadside asters and others, use a broadleaf weed killer containing 2,4-D. Apply it according to label directions for best results. — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, "If your yard is in the weeds, here are some tips to control them | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 17 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aster.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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Medical Definition of aster
— called also cytaster