asterope

/æstəˈroʊpi/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, Asterope was a nymph, and Asteropes can refer to a rare or obsolete word for a star.

“The astronomer studied the faint star, often referred to as Asterope in ancient texts.”

Synonyms

  • nymph
  • star

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • planet