"astro" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: astros [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} astro (countable and uncountable, plural astros)
  1. (informal) Clipping of astrology. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, informal, uncountable Alternative form of: astrology
    Sense id: en-astro-en-noun-DAyp-jO0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50
  2. (informal) Clipping of astroturf. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, informal, uncountable Alternative form of: astroturf
    Sense id: en-astro-en-noun-PNKS7DSB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50

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