The word-based description "(・艸・*)" refers to a collection of Japanese kaomoji, also known as smileys or emoticons. These expressive characters are created using various combinations of symbols and characters to convey emotions or reactions in online communication. The related description "(・艸・*)-Meaning-Emoji-Emoticon-Are-You-Serious?-Haha-Ascii-Art-Lol-Joke-Kidding-Japanese-Kaomoji-Smileys-20438.html" suggests that it provides information about the meaning, usage, and cultural context of these kaomoji, as well as their relation to emojis, emoticons, ASCII art, and humorous expressions like "Are you serious?", "Haha," "Lol," "Joke," and "Kidding."