Gal·ax·y n.; pl. Galaxies
1. Astron. 1. The Milky Way, that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerable stars, so distant and blended as to be distinguishable only with the telescope.
3. A splendid or impressive assemblage of persons or things; as, a galaxy of movie stars.
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