Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk

Known as the Teardrop-Spoked Asterisk, this character is a six-armed floral or star-like mark from the Dingbats block. It is read simply as an asterisk or star, distinguishable by its thick, rounded arms that taper inward like falling teardrops. Because it is part of the Common script, it is compatible with most standard text editors and web browsers, appearing as a bold, decorative alternative to the standard typographic star.

This symbol is used primarily for decorative typography and visual flair in social media posts or digital messaging. In professional typesetting, it occasionally acts as a bullet point in lists or as a distinct section divider between paragraphs. Outside of purely decorative contexts, it may appear in greeting card designs or on signage to indicate a footnote or to draw attention to specific highlighted text without the harsh edges of a standard mathematical asterisk.