What does ASTER mean?

Aster Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• a plant of the daisy family, typically with purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the fall
• any of various chiefly fall-blooming leafy-stemmed composite herbs (genus Aster) with flower heads that have white, pink, purple, or blue rays and a center of yellow disk flowers

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈæs.tɚ/
• UK: /ˈæs.tər/

Origin and Usage

The word "aster" comes from the Latin word "aster," which means "star." The plant is named for its star-shaped flowers. Asters are often used in gardens and as cut flowers. They are also used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Synonyms

• starwort
• michaelmas daisy
• fall-blooming aster

Related Words

• stare
• tears
• taser
• rates
• sears

Example Sentences

• The garden was filled with beautiful purple asters.
• She picked a bouquet of fall-blooming asters for the table.
• A tea made from aster leaves can help relieve pain and inflammation.