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galaxy

ga·laxy

UK/ˈɡɛl.ək.si/ US/ˈɡæl.ək.si/ common

noun

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(astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust

  • “extragalactic nebula”
  • “galaxy”
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Origin

From Middle English galaxye, galaxie, from Old French galaxie, from Latin galaxias, from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (galaxías, “Milky Way”), shortening of γαλαξίας κύκλος (galaxías kúklos, “milky circle”), from γάλα (gála, “milk”).

Phrases

  • cluster of galaxies
  • filament of galaxies
  • galaxy brain
  • galaxy cluster
  • galaxy filament
  • galaxy gas
  • galaxy group
  • galaxy nucleus

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