Abbreviations Conversions Definitions Expressions Synonyms Zip Codes References
Login  | Prefs  Add to your del.icio.us Add to Yahoo! Bookmarks Stumble It!
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:     
Browse Alphabetically:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
 random definition 

 Definition of 'galaxy':

 Translate 'galaxy' to



1. (noun) galaxy
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)


2. (noun) galax, galaxy, wandflower, beetleweed, coltsfoot, Galax urceolata
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


3. (noun) galaxy, extragalactic nebula
(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'"
Images of 'galaxy'


Search for galaxy on Search galaxy on Amazon.com! & Search galaxy on Google.com! 


Citation: Add this to your Bibliography

MLA
Chicago
APA

"galaxy." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2008. 4 September. 2008. http://www.definitions.net/definition/galaxy
Home |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Links |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  APIs new! |  About
Copyright ©2004-2007 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us