Aster
Pronunciation : As"ter
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. aster aster, star, Gr. Star.]
Definition : 1. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of herbs with compound white or bluish flowers; starwort; Michaelmas daisy.
2. (Floriculture)
Defn: A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913