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What does Galaxy mean? (Noun)


1·· a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people).
2·· (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'."
3·· 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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