‖ aˈsteria
[L.]
A precious stone mentioned by Pliny; either the Asteriated sapphire (see below) or Cymophane. Cf. astroite, asterite.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 137 Asteria, or some kinde of Lapis stellaris. 1874 Westropp Prec. Stones 66 Asteria..is undoubtedly the cymophane, or chrysoberyl cat's-eye. |