galaxy

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galaxy
(glk-s)
n. pl. galaxies
1. Astronomy
a. Any of numerous large-scale aggregates of stars, gas, and dust that constitute theuniverse, containing
an average of 100 billion (1011) solar masses and ranging indiameter from 1,500 to 300,000 light-years.
b. often Galaxy The Milky Way.
2. An assembly of brilliant, glamorous, or distinguished persons or things: a galaxy oftheatrical performer
s.