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as·tral
I. \ˈastrəl, ˈaas-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin astralis, from Latin astrum star (from Greek astron) + alis -al — more at star
1.
a. : of or relating to the stars
< astral myths >
< astral imagery >
: coming or thought of as coming from the stars
< astral beams >
< astral influences >
b. : consisting of stars : like stars
< astral showers >
: starry
< an astral gleam >
2. biology : of or relating to an aster
< astral rays >
3. theosophy : consisting of, belonging to, or being a supersensible substance supposed to be next above the tangible world in refinement
4. : suggestive of the remoteness of the stars (as from common concerns or values): as
a. : visionary, unworldly
< an astral and most impractical thinker >
b. : exalted
< the most astral circles of society >
• as·tral·ly \-əlē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : astral lamp
2. theosophy : an astral body or spirit |