galaxy (n)
extragalactic nebula (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def (astronomy) a collection of star systems
def any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
examples `extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'
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Hypernym collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
Member holonym universe, existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm
Domain of synset - TOPIC astronomy, uranology
Derivationally related form galaxy → galactic
Hyponym spiral galaxy, spiral nebula; Great Attractor; Milky Way, Milky Way Galaxy, Milky Way System
Instance Hyponym Magellanic Cloud
Member meronym star
Substance meronym cosmic dust
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Derivationally related form galactic → galaxy
Pertainym (pertains to noun) galactic → galaxy; extragalactic → galaxy; intergalactic → galaxy
Member of this domain - TOPIC astronomy, uranology
Hyponym collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
Hypernym spiral galaxy, spiral nebula; Great Attractor; Milky Way, Milky Way Galaxy, Milky Way System
Instance Hypernym Magellanic Cloud
Member holonym star
Member meronym universe, existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm
Substance holonym cosmic dust

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