Meaning & use
aster
A garden plant with daisy-like flowers that have a yellow center and pointed petals.
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Purple asters bloomed along the fence well into the cool days of October.
She planted asters and mums together for a burst of fall color.
A note on using this word
The name comes from the Greek word for 'star,' referring to the flower's shape.
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