What does asterisk mean in Python?

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Tags

1. #parameter
2. #identifier
3. #asterisk
4. #without
5. #character
6. #arguments
7. #variable
8. #empty
9. #tuple
10. #python
11. #called
12. #precede
13. #define
14. #function
15. #number
16. #value