asteronym
Definitions
An asterism (⁂) or similar symbol which replaces the name of the author in a literary work.
Equivalents
Examples
“In this work⟳ Mr. Quérard treats of all persons who have⟳ written in French, in all parts of Europe, and have⟳ disguised themselves under anagrams, asteronyms, cryptonyms, initials, literary names, pseudonyms, facetious or strange, etc.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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