Etymology

asterix

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Today it means: A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix. Full definition →

French Astérix
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asterix · noun1

Through metathesis of asterisk.

Asterix · proper noun2

  1. French · borrowed fromAstérix
  2. English todayAsterix

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

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