asteroid

/ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/
noun
  1. A small rocky object that orbits the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
    • A large asteroid once struck Earth and caused a mass extinction.
    • Scientists discovered a new asteroid in the solar system last week.
    • The asteroid belt contains millions of rocky bodies.
adjective
  1. Shaped like a star; star-shaped.
    • The artist created an asteroid pattern for the ceiling mural.
    • The coral had an asteroid form with many radiating arms.
    • The flower's asteroid petals opened in the morning sun.
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