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/ˈɡaləksi/ · gal·a·cy
noun
- The Milky Way; the apparent band of concentrated stars which appears in the night sky over earth. The astronomer pointed out the galaxy in the night sky, visible to the naked eye.
- Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. The galaxy was a vast expanse of stars and gas, stretching across millions of light-years.
- Any print or pattern reminiscent of a galaxy, generally consisting of blending, semiopaque patches of vibrant color on a dark background. The artist used a galaxy print to create a unique and eye-catching design for the album cover.
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Did you know? The word 'galaxy' was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the Milky Way, and has since been used to describe any large collection of stars and other celestial objects.