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galaxy
noun
A splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
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ˈɡaləksi
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A splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
noun
(astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
“‘extragalactic nebula’ is a former name for ‘galaxy’”
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Tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
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‘extragalactic nebula’ is a former name for ‘galaxy’
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