Galaxy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A splendid assemblage (especially of famous people).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
Tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The heuchera plant's leaves turned a deep maroon in the fall, resembling a galaxy of dark, rich colors.
- In the garden, the heuchera's coppery foliage shone like a galaxy of warm, sun-kissed hues.
- The heuchera's glossy green leaves transformed into a galaxy of purplish tones as the seasons changed.
- As the heuchera's leaves matured, they developed a galaxy of colors, ranging from deep red to rich burgundy.
- The heuchera's fall foliage was a stunning galaxy of maroon, copper, and purple, adding depth and interest to the garden.
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Meaning 3
(astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; "`extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.