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Eskimo Nebula

Eskimo Nebula proper noun: a planetary nebula in Gemini, Milky Way Galaxy.

eskimo nebula: a planetary nebula in Gemini, Milky Way Galaxy
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Proper noun

Eskimo Nebula

  1. A planetary nebula in Gemini, Milky Way Galaxy.
    Synonyms:
    NGC 2392, Caldwell 39, C39, Clown Nebula, Clownface Nebula, Clown Face Nebula

Synonyms of Eskimo Nebula

  • NGC 2392
  • Caldwell 39
  • C39
  • Clown Nebula
  • Clownface Nebula
  • Clown Face Nebula

Origin of Eskimo Nebula

From looking like the fur-lined hood of an Inuit (“Eskimo”) animal skin parka, while being worn.

Questions about Eskimo Nebula

What does Eskimo Nebula mean?
Eskimo Nebula means a planetary nebula in Gemini, Milky Way Galaxy.
What part of speech is Eskimo Nebula?
Eskimo Nebula is a proper noun.

Words near Eskimo Nebula in the dictionary

  1. Eskimo brothers
  2. Eskimo curlew
  3. Eskimo ice cream
  4. Eskimo kiss
  5. Eskimo kisses
  6. Eskimo Nebula
  7. Eskimo Pie
  8. Eskimo Pies
  9. Eskimo Point
  10. Eskimo potato
  11. Eskimo potatoes

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