"asterix" meaning in English

See asterix in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈæstəɹɪks/ Forms: asteriks [alternative]
Etymology: Through metathesis of asterisk. Head templates: {{head|en|misspelling}} asterix
  1. Pronunciation spelling of asterisk. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: asterisk
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