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galaxy Definition


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galaxy
noun galaxies
    1. A huge collection of stars, dust and gas held together by mutual gravitational attraction.
    2. The vast spiral arrangement of stars to which our solar system belongs, known as the Milky Way.
      Form: the Galaxy
    3. A fabulous gathering or array, eg of famous people.
Etymology: 14c as the Galaxy: from Greek galaxias the Milky Way, from gala, galaktos milk; compare galactic.



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