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Asterix

//ˈæstəɹɪks// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix.
  2. 2
    The fictional Ancient Gaulish man who is the protagonist and title character of the series.
Noun
  1. 1
    Pronunciation spelling of asterisk. alt-of, pronunciation-spelling

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French Astérix, from astérisque (“asterisk”) modified in imitation of the numerous Gaulish names ending in *rīx (“king”).

Etymology 2

Through metathesis of asterisk.

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