galaxies

Noun

galaxy (plural galaxies)

1. (archaic) The Milky Way; the apparent band of concentrated stars which appears in the night sky over earth.
   • So may thy cheekes red outweare scarlet dye, / And their white, whitenesse of the Galaxie [...].1633, John Donne, Sapho to Philænis
2. Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe.
3. (figuratively) An assemblage of things or people seen as luminous or brilliant.
   • [a] galaxy of science fiction stars.1936 December, Thrilling Wonder Stories, page 127, column 1
4. Any print or pattern reminiscent of a galaxy, generally consisting of blending, semiopaque patches of vibrant color on a dark background.
   • Her walls and ceiling were covered with galaxy wallpaper; it was like stepping into space.2016, Reyna Young, Hanover Falls, page 42

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