asteroidEnglish

asteroid, minor planet, planetoid, star-shaped

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Noun

Any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)

English: asteroid

Any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun

English: minor planet, planetoid

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Adjective

Shaped like a star

English: asteroid, star-shaped

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